“Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke”, last seen on October 29, 2026.

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Y?????T

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

YAGETIT

The answer to “Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke” is YAGETIT

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PublishedOct 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is YAGETIT — a 7-letter word that begins with Y and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Phrase uttered when nobody laughs at a joke” is YAGETIT — a 7-letter down entry from the October 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

YAGETIT has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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