What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Fail to pronounce" from November 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fail to pronounce”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ELIDE

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fail to pronounce” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 13, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Fail to pronounce” clue?+

The answer is ELIDE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 13, 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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