Crossword clue
“Tower of London guards, familiarly”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
BEEFEATERSLetters10
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tower of London guards, familiarly” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tower of London guards, familiarly” clue?+
The answer is BEEFEATERS (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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