No-show NCO, e.g. WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "No-show NCO, e.g." is AWOL.
The clue refers to a 'no-show' situation involving a non-commissioned officer (NCO). 'AWOL' stands for 'Absent Without Leave,' which describes a military person who is not present where they are supposed to be without official permission.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on January 23, 2026.
Absent Without Leave, a military term for being away without permission.
Missing unexpectedly, Case for military police, Nowhere to be found, for short, Ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen's status, repeatedly, in "Catch-22", Soldier who has failed to report
The clue “No-show NCO, e.g.” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated January 23 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: AWOL.
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