“Real stinker”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Real stinker”, last seen on September 16, 2026.

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S???K

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

SKUNK

The answer to “Real stinker” is SKUNK

Letters5

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PublishedSep 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Real stinker” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SKUNK — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with K.

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 “Real stinker”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Real stinker” is SKUNK — a 5-letter down entry from the September 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SKUNK has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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