“Sticking point, in an idiom”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sticking point, in an idiom”, last seen on July 3, 2026.

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C??W

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

CRAW

The answer to “Sticking point, in an idiom” is CRAW

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PublishedJul 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sticking point, in an idiom” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRAW — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with W.

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 “Sticking point, in an idiom”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sticking point, in an idiom” is CRAW — a 4-letter down entry from the July 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CRAW has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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