Crossword clue
“Excuse for a teacher”
This clue appeared as 14-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LATEPASSLetters8
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Excuse for a teacher” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Excuse for a teacher” clue?+
The answer is LATEPASS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 7, 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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