Crossword clue

“Seeking strikes while steamed?”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
CROSSBOWLING
Letters12
Starts withC
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 23, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Seeking strikes while steamed?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with C and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Seeking strikes while steamed?” clue?+

The answer is CROSSBOWLING (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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