Crossword clue

“Honors conferred by King Charles, for short”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OBES

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Honors conferred by King Charles, for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Honors conferred by King Charles, for short” clue?+

The answer is OBES (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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