Crossword clue

“Sporty shoe”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SNEAKER
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Sporty shoe” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, 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 “Sporty shoe” clue?+

The answer is SNEAKER (7 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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