“Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle”, last seen on July 9, 2026.

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A 13-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

INAUGURALBALL

The answer to “Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle” is INAUGURALBALL

Letters13

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INAUGURALBALL — a 13-letter word that begins with I and ends with L.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 7 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 “Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Presidential event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle” is INAUGURALBALL — a 13-letter across entry from the July 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

INAUGURALBALL has 13 letters — 6 vowels and 7 consonants.

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