What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Farewell from a worrier" from October 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Farewell from a worrier”

This clue appeared as 97-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

BESAFE

Letters6

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 2, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Farewell from a worrier” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 97-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, 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 “Farewell from a worrier” clue?+

The answer is BESAFE (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 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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