Crossword clue

“Another possible nickname for the starred answers, considering their initials”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ALPHAMALES
Letters10
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels4

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The clue “Another possible nickname for the starred answers, considering their initials” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Another possible nickname for the starred answers, considering their initials” clue?+

The answer is ALPHAMALES (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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