Crossword clue

“Essentially”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ATHEART
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 18, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Essentially” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, 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 “Essentially” clue?+

The answer is ATHEART (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 18, 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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