Crossword clue
“Performer’s reward”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
APPLAUSELetters8
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Performer’s reward” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Performer’s reward” clue?+
The answer is APPLAUSE (8 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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