Crossword clue
“Degree of excellence”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CALIBERLetters7
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Degree of excellence” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Degree of excellence” clue?+
The answer is CALIBER (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 8, 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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