Crossword clue

“Big name in metal production”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALCOA
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

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The clue “Big name in metal production” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 “Big name in metal production” clue?+

The answer is ALCOA (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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