What is the answer to "Like newsrooms close to press time" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Like newsrooms close to press time" is HECTIC (6 letters).

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Like newsrooms close to press time WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 16, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Like newsrooms close to press time” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

HECTIC

6 letters · Down · last seen May 16, 2026

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