Crossword clue
“Difficult beginning, and a trait shared by 17-, 23-, 29-, 40- and 46-Across”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ROCKYSTARTLetters10
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Difficult beginning, and a trait shared by 17-, 23-, 29-, 40- and 46-Across” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 27, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Difficult beginning, and a trait shared by 17-, 23-, 29-, 40- and 46-Across” clue?+
The answer is ROCKYSTART (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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