“Rugby ball shape”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rugby ball shape”, last seen on October 9, 2026.

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O??L

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

OVAL

The answer to “Rugby ball shape” is OVAL

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PublishedOct 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rugby ball shape” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OVAL — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Rugby ball shape”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rugby ball shape” is OVAL — a 4-letter down entry from the October 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OVAL has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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