“Temporary pause”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Temporary pause”, last seen on October 18, 2026.

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L??L

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

LULL

The answer to “Temporary pause” is LULL

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PublishedOct 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Temporary pause” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LULL — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with L.

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 “Temporary pause”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Temporary pause” is LULL — a 4-letter down entry from the October 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LULL has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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