What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Customary" from July 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Customary”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

USUAL

Letters5

Starts withU

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Customary” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for July 2, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Customary” clue?+

The answer is USUAL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on July 2, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 2, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.