“Scratch the surface?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scratch the surface?”, last seen on October 26, 2026.

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E??H

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

ETCH

The answer to “Scratch the surface?” is ETCH

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PublishedOct 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Scratch the surface?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETCH — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Scratch the surface?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scratch the surface?” is ETCH — a 4-letter down entry from the October 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ETCH has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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