Part of QED WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? R
3 ? A
4 ? T
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a classic Latin phrase often seen at the end of mathematical proofs.

      Hint 2

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      ???? is a Latin word meaning 'was.'

      Hint 3

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      The clue refers to the Latin phrase 'Quod ???? Demonstrandum,' often abbreviated as QED, which means 'which was to be demonstrated.' The word '????' is the Latin word for 'was,' and is a part of this phrase.

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      The "E" in Q.E.D., Part of Q.E.D., Sic ___ scriptum (“thus it had been written”), Q.E.D. part, Part of Q.E.D.

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Part of QED” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 1 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: ERAT.

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