Crossword clue

“Wavers of capes”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
MATADORS
Letters8
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels3

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The clue “Wavers of capes” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Wavers of capes” clue?+

The answer is MATADORS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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