Crossword clue

“Faced weak competition”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
WONINAWALK
Letters10
Starts withW
Ends withK
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 17, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Faced weak competition” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with W and ends with K, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Faced weak competition” clue?+

The answer is WONINAWALK (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 17, 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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