“Slick trick”

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

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R??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

RUSE

The answer to “Slick trick” is RUSE

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Slick trick” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RUSE — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

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 “Slick trick”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Slick trick” is RUSE — a 4-letter across entry from the October 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RUSE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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