What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Dip for tortilla chips" from October 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Dip for tortilla chips”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

QUESO

Letters5

Starts withQ

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dip for tortilla chips” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Q and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dip for tortilla chips” clue?+

The answer is QUESO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 19, 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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