What is the answer to "Speech of praise" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Speech of praise" is ENCOMIUM (8 letters).

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Speech of praise WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 5, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ENCOMIUM

8 letters · Down · last seen October 5, 2026

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