Crossword clue
“Widespread fad”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MANIALetters5
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Widespread fad” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Widespread fad” clue?+
The answer is MANIA (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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