Crossword clue
“Become harder to climb”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
STEEPENLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Become harder to climb” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 11, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, 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 “Become harder to climb” clue?+
The answer is STEEPEN (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 11, 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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