What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Fugue sections" from August 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fugue sections”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

STRETTI

Letters7

Starts withS

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fugue sections” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fugue sections” clue?+

The answer is STRETTI (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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