What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Depth charge, in military slang" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Depth charge, in military slang”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ASHCAN

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Depth charge, in military slang” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Depth charge, in military slang” clue?+

The answer is ASHCAN (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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