What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Rakish fellows" from July 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rakish fellows”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ROUES

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rakish fellows” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 26, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R 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 “Rakish fellows” clue?+

The answer is ROUES (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 26, 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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