Verbal, as a test — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 14 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
ORAL
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
January 14 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword January 14 2026
ORAL
Kind of hygiene for a dental student
ORAL
4
Like some traditions
ORAL
4
___ exam (verbal test)
ORAL
4
___-B (brand known for electric toothbrushes)
ORAL
4
___-B (hygiene brand)
ORAL
4
Like some contracts
ORAL
4
Verbal exam
ORAL
4
Face-to-face exam
ORAL
4
___-B, dental hygiene brand
ORAL
4
Like word-of-mouth traditions
ORAL
4
Like all singing exams
ORAL
4
Kind of history
ORAL
4
Sticky fluid secreted by a tree
SAP
3
PC key used to make an exit
ESC
3
"What's up, ___?" (Bugs Bunny line)
DOC
3
Pizza ___ (Domino's rival)
HUT
3
Band ___ Speedwagon of "Keep On Loving You"
REO
3
Clean with a towel
WIPE
4
Pilot's "This is when we'll land" prediction: Abbr.
ETA
3
Missing from military duty, say: Abbr.
AWOL
4
Sign of upcoming trouble
OMEN
4
Prescribed amounts, say
DOSES
5
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