Crossword clue
“Playground retort”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARESOLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Playground retort” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 15, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Playground retort” clue?+
The answer is ARESO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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