“They police gambling and prostitution”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They police gambling and prostitution”, last seen on September 24, 2026.

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A 10-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

VICESQUADS

The answer to “They police gambling and prostitution” is VICESQUADS

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PublishedSep 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “They police gambling and prostitution” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is VICESQUADS — a 10-letter word that begins with V and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “They police gambling and prostitution”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They police gambling and prostitution” is VICESQUADS — a 10-letter down entry from the September 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

VICESQUADS has 10 letters — 4 vowels and 6 consonants.

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