Crossword clue
“More impatiently eager”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ITCHIERLetters7
Starts withI
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “More impatiently eager” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with R, 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 “More impatiently eager” clue?+
The answer is ITCHIER (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 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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