Crossword clue

“Competition that dropped the “perfect 10” scoring in 2006”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

GYMNASTICSEVENT

Letters15

Starts withG

Ends withT

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 7, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Competition that dropped the “perfect 10” scoring in 2006” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with G and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Competition that dropped the “perfect 10” scoring in 2006” clue?+

The answer is GYMNASTICSEVENT (15 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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