What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "1950 noir classic" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“1950 noir classic”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

DOA

Letters3

Starts withD

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “1950 noir classic” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1950 noir classic” clue?+

The answer is DOA (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 1, 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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