Up to the task crossword clue
43 Across · WSJ Crossword, November 13, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Up to the task” is ABLE. It appears as 43 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of November 13, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Elaboration” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 6, column 18 of the 21×21 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 A and ends with E, 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. 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 ABLE:
- Qualified for the jobAug 5, 2026
- CompetentMay 27, 2026