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“Stopped spending so much, say”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stopped spending so much, say”, last seen on August 11, 2026.

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S????????K

A 10-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer
SCALEDBACK

The answer to “Stopped spending so much, say” is SCALEDBACK

Letters10
DirectionAcross
PublishedAug 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Stopped spending so much, say” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SCALEDBACK — a 10-letter word that begins with S and ends with K.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Stopped spending so much, say”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stopped spending so much, say” is SCALEDBACK — a 10-letter across entry from the August 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SCALEDBACK has 10 letters — 3 vowels and 7 consonants.

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