What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Failure to be nominated, sometimes" from November 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Failure to be nominated, sometimes”

This clue appeared as 105-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SNUB

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 13, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Failure to be nominated, sometimes” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 13, 2026 as 105-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Failure to be nominated, sometimes” clue?+

The answer is SNUB (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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