What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "What a generous diner might pick up" from July 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“What a generous diner might pick up”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

THETAB

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 17, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What a generous diner might pick up” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What a generous diner might pick up” clue?+

The answer is THETAB (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 17, 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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