“Word-of-mouth” — WSJ Crossword Clue Answer

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Word-of-mouth”, last seen on May 8, 2026.

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O??L

A -letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

ORAL

The answer to “Word-of-mouth” is

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PublishedMay 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Word-of-mouth” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is — a -letter word that begins with O and ends with L.

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What is the answer to “Word-of-mouth”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Word-of-mouth” is — a -letter down entry from the May 8, 2026 puzzle.

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has letters — vowels and consonants.

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