Crossword clue

“Round containers, in a way”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
BOXINGVENUES
Letters12
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 7, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Round containers, in a way” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for July 7, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Round containers, in a way” clue?+

The answer is BOXINGVENUES (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 7, 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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