Crossword clue

“Joke toy of 1975”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
PETROCK
Letters7
Starts withP
Ends withK
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 12, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Joke toy of 1975” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Joke toy of 1975” clue?+

The answer is PETROCK (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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