What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Facing some trouble" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Facing some trouble”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

INASCRAPE

Letters9

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 27, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Facing some trouble” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Facing some trouble” clue?+

The answer is INASCRAPE (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 27, 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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