“Teller of tall tales”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Teller of tall tales”, last seen on August 9, 2026.

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L??R

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

LIAR

The answer to “Teller of tall tales” is LIAR

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PublishedAug 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Teller of tall tales” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIAR — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

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 “Teller of tall tales”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Teller of tall tales” is LIAR — a 4-letter down entry from the August 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LIAR has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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