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Close friend WSJ Crossword Clue

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By Narcissa Kh /

Crossword Answer

1 ? C
2 ? H
3 ? U
4 ? M
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1
M
2
A
3
T
4
E
(4 letters)

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      WSJ Crossword August 5 2025 Answers

      Across

      1A
      “Ocean’s Eleven” plot, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CAPER
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      10A
      Jazz style Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BOP
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      13A
      Love deeply Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADORE
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      14A
      Stocking stuffers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FEET
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      16A
      Comedian’s favorite baked good Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROLLINTHEAISLES
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      20A
      New York theater award Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OBIE
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      21A
      Trompe l’___ (artistic illusion) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OEIL
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      22A
      Pioneer in 35mm cameras Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEICA
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      23A
      Tennis do-over Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LET
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      24A
      Exerciser’s favorite baked goods Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BUNSOFSTEEL
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      Down

      2D
      Sun-dried building material Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADOBE
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      3D
      Type of party or animal Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POLITICAL
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      4D
      Author ___ Stanley Gardner Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERLE
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      5D
      Outdoor gear retailer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REI
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      6D
      On numerous occasions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OFTEN
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      7D
      Go-to drinks for Radar O’Reilly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEHIS
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      8D
      “Crazy” singer Green Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CEELO
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      11D
      Basic skateboard trick Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OLLIE
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      12D
      Fragment Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PIECE
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      17D
      “Adjective” or “verb,” e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NOUN
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Close friend” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 5 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: CHUM.

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