What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Austere lifestyle" from June 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Austere lifestyle”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

ASCETICISM

Letters10

Starts withA

Ends withM

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 18, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Austere lifestyle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with M, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Austere lifestyle” clue?+

The answer is ASCETICISM (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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