“Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
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The clue “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle” clue?+
The answer is STEPPINGSTONE (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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