Crossword clue

“Composure in the face of adversity”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
STIFFUPPERLIP
Letters13
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 9, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Composure in the face of adversity” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with P, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Composure in the face of adversity” clue?+

The answer is STIFFUPPERLIP (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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