“Play for time”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Play for time”, last seen on November 6, 2026.

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S???L

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

STALL

The answer to “Play for time” is STALL

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PublishedNov 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Play for time” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STALL — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Play for time”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Play for time” is STALL — a 5-letter down entry from the November 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STALL has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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