“Surprise in a story”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Surprise in a story”, last seen on June 12, 2026.

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T???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

TWIST

The answer to “Surprise in a story” is TWIST

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PublishedJun 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Surprise in a story” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TWIST — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Surprise in a story”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Surprise in a story” is TWIST — a 5-letter down entry from the June 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TWIST has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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