What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Difficult to make out" from July 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Difficult to make out”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MISTY

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Difficult to make out” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Difficult to make out” clue?+

The answer is MISTY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 28, 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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