Crossword clue

“Familiar theme”

This clue appeared as 57-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TROPE
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2

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The clue “Familiar theme” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Familiar theme” clue?+

The answer is TROPE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 19, 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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