Crossword clue
“Cleaver or corkscrew, say”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
UTENSILLetters7
Starts withU
Ends withL
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Cleaver or corkscrew, say” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with U and ends with L, 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 “Cleaver or corkscrew, say” clue?+
The answer is UTENSIL (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 1, 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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