Crossword clue

“Total beginner”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
NEWBIE
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Total beginner” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, 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 “Total beginner” clue?+

The answer is NEWBIE (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 21, 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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