What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Idiomatic sticking points" from October 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Idiomatic sticking points”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CRAWS

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Idiomatic sticking points” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Idiomatic sticking points” clue?+

The answer is CRAWS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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