Crossword clue

“Fundamental factor”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
BOTTOMLINE
Letters10
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 14, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fundamental factor” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, 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 “Fundamental factor” clue?+

The answer is BOTTOMLINE (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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