“Reality check, figuratively”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Reality check, figuratively”, last seen on September 23, 2026.

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S???????T

A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

SNIFFTEST

The answer to “Reality check, figuratively” is SNIFFTEST

Letters9

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PublishedSep 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Reality check, figuratively” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNIFFTEST — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Reality check, figuratively”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Reality check, figuratively” is SNIFFTEST — a 9-letter down entry from the September 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SNIFFTEST has 9 letters — 2 vowels and 7 consonants.

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