What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "County in England or New Jersey" from November 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“County in England or New Jersey”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ESSEX

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “County in England or New Jersey” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “County in England or New Jersey” clue?+

The answer is ESSEX (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 8, 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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