Crossword clue

“Where gladiators fought”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
OLDROME
Letters7
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Where gladiators fought” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Where gladiators fought” clue?+

The answer is OLDROME (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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