Crossword clue

“Regular romantic partner, and what’s represented by this puzzle’s circles”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
MAINSQUEEZE
Letters11
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels6

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About this clue

The clue “Regular romantic partner, and what’s represented by this puzzle’s circles” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 2, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Regular romantic partner, and what’s represented by this puzzle’s circles” clue?+

The answer is MAINSQUEEZE (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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