Crossword clue

“Play for time”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STALL
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Play for time” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 6, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Play for time” clue?+

The answer is STALL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 6, 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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