Crossword clue

“Washington neighbor”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IDAHO
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withO
Vowels3

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The clue “Washington neighbor” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with O, 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 “Washington neighbor” clue?+

The answer is IDAHO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 4, 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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