Crossword clue

“Unexpected costs, as found in four of this puzzle’s answers”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
HIDDENFEES
Letters10
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Unexpected costs, as found in four of this puzzle’s answers” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unexpected costs, as found in four of this puzzle’s answers” clue?+

The answer is HIDDENFEES (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 12, 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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