Crossword clue

“Sickly sweet”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CLOYING
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withG
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 16, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sickly sweet” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sickly sweet” clue?+

The answer is CLOYING (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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