Crossword clue
“Rush-hour subway rider, figuratively”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SARDINELetters7
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Rush-hour subway rider, figuratively” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 15, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rush-hour subway rider, figuratively” clue?+
The answer is SARDINE (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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