“Restrained in response to distress”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Restrained in response to distress”, last seen on September 20, 2026.

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S???C

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

STOIC

The answer to “Restrained in response to distress” is STOIC

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PublishedSep 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Restrained in response to distress” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STOIC — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with C.

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 “Restrained in response to distress”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Restrained in response to distress” is STOIC — a 5-letter down entry from the September 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STOIC has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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