Crossword clue

“Sanctions option”

This clue appeared as 14-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
ARMSEMBARGO
Letters11
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 6, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sanctions option” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “Sanctions option” clue?+

The answer is ARMSEMBARGO (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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