What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Creative flash" from October 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Creative flash”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IDEA

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 20, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Creative flash” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, 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 “Creative flash” clue?+

The answer is IDEA (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 20, 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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