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Slanted type, for short WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? I
2 ? T
3 ? A
4 ? L
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a style that leans to the side, often seen in emphasis.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ???? is an abbreviation for italic, a type of font style that is slanted to the right.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue refers to 'italic,' a style of font that is slanted to the right. 'For short' indicates that the answer is an abbreviation, hence '????' for italic.

      Hint 4

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      Alternative to caps: Abbr., Tilted type: Abbr., Type that tilts: Abbr., Tilted type: Abbr., Slanted type: Abbr.

      WSJ Crossword August 7 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
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      eye icon Answer AIM
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      4A
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      eye icon Answer TEAR
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      8A
      Green guy, briefly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STPAT
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      13A
      Creature not known for speed Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLUG
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      15A
      Range rounds Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AMMO
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      16A
      Animal in the Chinese zodiac Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HORSE
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      17A
      Gucci of fashion Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALDO
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      18A
      Hitchhiker’s goal Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIFT
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      19A
      Sporty Camaros Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IROCS
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      20A
      Where people laugh at amateurs Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OPENMICNIGHT
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      Down

      1D
      Simile center, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ASA
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      2D
      “___ say!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ILL
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      3D
      Strong coffee, slangily Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MUD
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      4D
      Knack Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TALENT
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      5D
      “Without Me” singer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMINEM
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      6D
      Radio choices Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AMFM
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      7D
      Lavash cousin Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROTI
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      8D
      Barroom brawl souvenirs Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHINERS
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      9D
      2006 Olympics city Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TORINO
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      10D
      ___-rock Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PROG
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      11D
      Psychologist known for conformity experiments Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ASCH
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      12D
      Try out Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEST
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      14D
      What resources should be put to Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GOODUSE
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      21D
      Rondeau writer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POET
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      22D
      Fragrant wood Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CEDAR
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      23D
      Ran without moving Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IDLED
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      24D
      Land, in Latin America Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TIERRA
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      25D
      Ready for takeoff Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEATED
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      28D
      Decide that one will Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OPTTO
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      29D
      Formerly called Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEE
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      30D
      Think Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IDEATE
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      31D
      No longer edible Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TURNED
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      35D
      Bill with billions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GATES
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      37D
      Dollar, casually Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DUCAT
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      38D
      Letters after the last example Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ETC
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      39D
      “There’s a space right here” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SITBYME
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      41D
      Hair slickeners Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POMADES
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      42D
      Delivery possibility Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GIRL
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      44D
      Short sermon Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HOMILY
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      45D
      Tomorrow, in Tijuana Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MANANA
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      46D
      Possessing power Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MIGHTY
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      49D
      Crow relatives Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DAWS
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      50D
      Lacking corners, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OVAL
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      51D
      City known for beignets, briefly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NOLA
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      52D
      Area to defend Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TURF
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      53D
      Slanted type, for short Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITAL
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      57D
      Cry of frustration Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ACK
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      58D
      Puck’s milieu Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ICE
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      59D
      Myrna in “The Thin Man” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LOY
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Slanted type, for short” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 7 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: ITAL.

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