Crossword clue
“In direct confrontation”
This clue appeared as 80-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
TOETOTOELetters8
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “In direct confrontation” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 80-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “In direct confrontation” clue?+
The answer is TOETOTOE (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 18, 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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