Crossword clue

“Plain-spoken”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FRANK
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withK
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Plain-spoken” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plain-spoken” clue?+

The answer is FRANK (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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