What is the answer to "Yokel" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Yokel" is RUBE (4 letters).

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Yokel WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 17, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

RUBE

4 letters · Down · last seen July 17, 2026

1ANewman and Oldman, e.g.6 1DUp, in a way5 2DStrip for laughs5 3DLoyalty that’s pledged, quaintly5 4DChoral verse from Sophocles’ “Antigone”8 6DReach across4 7ADries out, say6 7DBarbershop tool5 8DWhat a generous diner might pick up6 9DDiamond pattern6 10DToy brand with theme parks4