Middling marks WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

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

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      Think of what you might get if you perform neither poorly nor excellently.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      The letter 'C' repeated, often used to denote average performance in grading.

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      The clue 'Middling marks' refers to the letter grade 'C', which is considered average or middle in the grading scale. The plural form 'marks' suggests multiple instances, leading to '????,' which is how you might verbally spell out multiple 'C' grades.

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      Fair marks, Bee followers, Pair of accessories?

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Middling marks” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 7 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: CEES.

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