What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Tending to terseness" from November 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tending to terseness”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

OFFEWWORDS

Letters10

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 1, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tending to terseness” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 1, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O 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 “Tending to terseness” clue?+

The answer is OFFEWWORDS (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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