Crossword clue
“Maintains”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
AVOWSLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AVOWS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| AVERS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Maintains” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 20, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Maintains” clue?+
The answer is AVOWS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 20, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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