What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Senior status, of a sort" from July 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Senior status, of a sort”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

TWELFTHGRADE

Letters12

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 29, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Senior status, of a sort” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 29, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, 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 “Senior status, of a sort” clue?+

The answer is TWELFTHGRADE (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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