Face-to-face exam crossword clue
18 Across · WSJ Crossword, November 4, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Face-to-face exam” is ORAL. It appears as 18 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of November 4, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Zzz Top” by Shmuel Schmell, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 3, column 7 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with O and ends with L, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ORAL:
- Like some vaccines and examsNov 1, 2026
- By mouthOct 26, 2026
- SpokenOct 18, 2026
- Tough testOct 1, 2026
- Like some vaccinesSep 21, 2026
- Tough testMay 30, 2026
- Challenging testMay 27, 2026
- Word-of-mouthMay 8, 2026