“Probing question”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Probing question”, last seen on October 12, 2026.

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F????R

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

FEELER

The answer to “Probing question” is FEELER

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Probing question” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FEELER — a 6-letter word that begins with F and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “Probing question”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Probing question” is FEELER — a 6-letter across entry from the October 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FEELER has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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