Crossword clue
“Loooong cry at a soccer match”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
GOALLetters4
Starts withG
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Loooong cry at a soccer match” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Loooong cry at a soccer match” clue?+
The answer is GOAL (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 9, 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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