Crossword clue

“Bender for a spender”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SPREE
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Bender for a spender” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Bender for a spender” clue?+

The answer is SPREE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 16, 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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