What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Checkers side" from November 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Checkers side”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BLACK

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Checkers side” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 10, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Checkers side” clue?+

The answer is BLACK (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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