What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Hoarse voice" from October 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hoarse voice”

This clue appeared as 119-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RASP

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hoarse voice” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 119-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hoarse voice” clue?+

The answer is RASP (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 16, 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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