“Printer problem”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Printer problem”, last seen on June 12, 2026.

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S???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

SMEAR

The answer to “Printer problem” is SMEAR

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PublishedJun 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Printer problem” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMEAR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Printer problem”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Printer problem” is SMEAR — a 5-letter across entry from the June 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SMEAR has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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