What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Given life, say" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Given life, say”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

SENTENCED

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 27, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Given life, say” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “Given life, say” clue?+

The answer is SENTENCED (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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