Can't figure out Scaling spike? The Wall Street Journal crossword from September 5, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.
Scaling spike Crossword Answer
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Scaling spike Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Scaling spike" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Scaling spike" crossword clue is PITON. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Scaling spike" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on September 5, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of PITON?
The word PITON means: a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Scaling spike".