What is the answer to "Follow in the footsteps of" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Follow in the footsteps of" is EMULATE (7 letters).

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Follow in the footsteps of WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 14, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

EMULATE

7 letters · Down · last seen October 14, 2026

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