Crossword clue
“Expected”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
USUALLetters5
Starts withU
Ends withL
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| USUAL | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| DUE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Expected” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-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.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 1, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Expected” clue?+
The answer is USUAL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 1, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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