Arose WSJ Crossword Clue
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Complete History & Past Answers
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STOOD
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5
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WSJ Crossword - February 10 2026
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GOTUP
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5
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NYT Crossword - November 1 2025
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Arose" is STOOD.
The word 'arose' can mean to stand up or rise to one's feet, which is captured by the past tense 'stood.' This clue uses a synonym for 'stood' in a different tense, requiring the solver to think of related actions.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on February 10, 2026.
Stood means having been in an upright position on one's feet.
Got on one's feet, Got up from a chair, OTOSD, Got out of a chair, OTDSO
The clue “Arose” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated February 10 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: STOOD.
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