Crossword clue

“Account figure”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BALANCE
Letters7
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 23, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Account figure” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B 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 “Account figure” clue?+

The answer is BALANCE (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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