“Play setting”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Play setting”, last seen on September 25, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

ARENA

The answer to “Play setting” is ARENA

Letters5

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PublishedSep 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Play setting” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARENA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 setting”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Play setting” is ARENA — a 5-letter across entry from the September 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ARENA has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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