“Tool in school”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tool in school”, last seen on September 3, 2026.

Answer hidden — reveal below

R???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

RULER

The answer to “Tool in school” is RULER

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Tool in school” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RULER — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Tool in school”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tool in school” is RULER — a 5-letter across entry from the September 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RULER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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