Crossword clue

“States with confidence”

This clue appeared as 14-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ASSERTS
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “States with confidence” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “States with confidence” clue?+

The answer is ASSERTS (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 4, 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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