What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Metal-polishing material" from October 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Metal-polishing material”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

EMERYCLOTH

Letters10

Starts withE

Ends withH

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 8, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Metal-polishing material” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with E and ends with H, 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 “Metal-polishing material” clue?+

The answer is EMERYCLOTH (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 8, 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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