Excellence WSJ Crossword Clue
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explanationWSJ Crossword September 6 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Excellence" is MERIT.
The word 'merit' refers to the quality of being particularly good or worthy, which directly ties to the concept of 'excellence.' In many contexts, something that has merit is considered to excel in its attributes or performance.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on September 06, 2025.
Merit is the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
Be worthy of, Be deserving of, Warrant, ___ badge (scout's award), "Charms strike the sight, but ___ wins the soul": Alexander Pope
The clue “Excellence” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 6 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: MERIT.
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