Crossword clue

“See warm-up acts in surprising situations?”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
EYEOPENERS
Letters10
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 20, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “See warm-up acts in surprising situations?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 20, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “See warm-up acts in surprising situations?” clue?+

The answer is EYEOPENERS (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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