“Stand up for the arts?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stand up for the arts?”, last seen on October 7, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

EASEL

The answer to “Stand up for the arts?” is EASEL

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PublishedOct 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Stand up for the arts?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EASEL — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 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 “Stand up for the arts?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stand up for the arts?” is EASEL — a 5-letter across entry from the October 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EASEL has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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