“Rudely acknowledge a looker”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rudely acknowledge a looker”, last seen on November 5, 2026.

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W???????T

A 9-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

WHISTLEAT

The answer to “Rudely acknowledge a looker” is WHISTLEAT

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PublishedNov 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rudely acknowledge a looker” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WHISTLEAT — a 9-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Rudely acknowledge a looker”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rudely acknowledge a looker” is WHISTLEAT — a 9-letter across entry from the November 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WHISTLEAT has 9 letters — 3 vowels and 6 consonants.

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