What is the answer to "After the bell"?

The most common answer is LATE. However, there are 2 possible answers to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Medium difficulty.

After the bell Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on After the bell? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the November 12, 2025 Wall Street Journal crossword. Get the solution here.

After the bell Crossword Answer

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After the bell Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "After the bell" crossword clue?

The answer to the "After the bell" crossword clue is LATE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "After the bell" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on November 12, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What are other answers for "After the bell" crossword?

While LATE is the answer for this specific puzzle, historical data shows this clue has been used with other answers in different puzzles: TARDY. The answer can vary depending on the puzzle constructor and publication.

What is the meaning of LATE?

The word LATE means: later than usual or than expected. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "After the bell".