Editor’s mark WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? S
2 ? T
3 ? E
4 ? T
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      Hint 1

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      Imagine a red pen taking a step back, allowing the original to remain untouched.

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      ???? is an editor's instruction to disregard a previous change or correction.

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      In editing, '????' is a Latin term meaning 'let it stand,' used to indicate that a previously marked correction should be ignored. Editors often use this notation to reverse a change or restore original text. The clue directly refers to a common tool in an editor's toolkit.

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      "Changed my mind," in editing notation, "Let it stand", “Leave this,” to typesetters, It cancels a dele, Editor’s “keep it”

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Editor’s mark” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 2 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: STET.

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