Terrible turnout WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? N
2 ? O
3 ? O
4 ? N
5 ? E
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      Imagine planning a grand event and hearing only echoes in the room.

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      ????? means not a single person; nobody.

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      The clue 'Terrible turnout' suggests a situation where ????? shows up, which is a 'terrible' result for any event. The word 'turnout' refers to the number of people attending, and '?????' attending would indeed be a terrible turnout.

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      Nary a soul, Whom a diary is often shown to, Depressing turnout, Who "can get in the way of what I'm feelin'," in an Alicia Keys hit, Disappointing party turnout

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Terrible turnout” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated January 23 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: NOONE.

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