Crossword clue
“Hodgepodge”
This clue appeared as 16-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
MESSLetters4
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| MESS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| OLIO | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hodgepodge” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for August 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hodgepodge” clue?+
The answer is MESS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 18, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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