Crossword clue

“Microsoft font based on Helvetica”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARIAL
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Microsoft font based on Helvetica” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Microsoft font based on Helvetica” clue?+

The answer is ARIAL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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