Plain-spoken
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FRANK
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The clue “Plain-spoken” has appeared 9 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 6, 2026, where the answer was FRANK.
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