Crossword clue

“See a houndstooth pattern in random samplings?”

This clue appeared as 62-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

SPOTCHECKS

Letters10

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 20, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “See a houndstooth pattern in random samplings?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 20, 2026 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “See a houndstooth pattern in random samplings?” clue?+

The answer is SPOTCHECKS (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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