List-ending abbr. WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? T
3 ? A
4 ? L
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E
2
T
3
C
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      Hint 1

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      Think of the Latin phrase that allows you to include everyone without naming them all.

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      ????. is an abbreviation for 'et alii,' meaning 'and others,' used to indicate additional unspecified people.

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      The clue 'List-ending abbr.' refers to the abbreviation '????.,' which is short for the Latin phrase 'et alii,' meaning 'and others.' It is commonly used at the end of a list of names to indicate additional people not listed.

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      List shortener, "And some other authors": Abbr., List-shortening abbreviation, Latin list ender, Among others, for short

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “List-ending abbr.” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 26 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: ETAL.

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