Printer problem crossword clue
41 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 12, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Printer problem” is SMEAR. It appears as 41 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 12, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Backing the Odds” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 8, column 6 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 S and ends with R, and contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer SMEAR:
- Political attack, of a sortAug 7, 2026
- Drag through the mudJun 25, 2026