What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Cheeky attire?" from November 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cheeky attire?”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

THONG

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Cheeky attire?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cheeky attire?” clue?+

The answer is THONG (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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