Crossword clue

“It may be broken after the election”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
CAMPAIGNPROMISE
Letters15
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 19, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It may be broken after the election” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It may be broken after the election” clue?+

The answer is CAMPAIGNPROMISE (15 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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