Crossword clue
“Out of the ordinary”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
STRANGELetters7
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| STRANGE | 7 | 1 of 2 |
| ODD | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Out of the ordinary” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Out of the ordinary” clue?+
The answer is STRANGE (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 23, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 23, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.