Crossword clue
“Diplomatic event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle”
This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
STATEDINNERLetters11
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Diplomatic event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, 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 “Diplomatic event whose dress code is visually suggested by this puzzle” clue?+
The answer is STATEDINNER (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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