Crossword clue

“Ruled by the wealthy”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
PLUTOCRATIC
Letters11
Starts withP
Ends withC
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 30, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ruled by the wealthy” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with P and ends with C, 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 “Ruled by the wealthy” clue?+

The answer is PLUTOCRATIC (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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