Crossword clue
“Debate topic”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ISSUELetters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Debate topic” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Debate topic” clue?+
The answer is ISSUE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 18, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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