Crossword clue

“Alternatives to mutton chops”

This clue appeared as 107-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GOATEES
Letters7
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels4

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The clue “Alternatives to mutton chops” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 107-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Alternatives to mutton chops” clue?+

The answer is GOATEES (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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