Crossword clue

“2026 Winter Games host nation”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ITALY
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withY
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “2026 Winter Games host nation” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “2026 Winter Games host nation” clue?+

The answer is ITALY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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