What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Thrown weapon" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Thrown weapon”

This clue appeared as 57-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SPEAR

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Thrown weapon” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Thrown weapon” clue?+

The answer is SPEAR (5 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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