“Rum-soaked cake”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rum-soaked cake”, last seen on October 11, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

BABA

The answer to “Rum-soaked cake” is BABA

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rum-soaked cake” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BABA — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with A.

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 “Rum-soaked cake”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rum-soaked cake” is BABA — a 4-letter across entry from the October 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BABA has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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