Crossword clue
“Western, humorously”
This clue appeared as 25-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OATERLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Western, humorously” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Western, humorously” clue?+
The answer is OATER (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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