What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Slightest suggestion" from October 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Slightest suggestion”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TRACE

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Slightest suggestion” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Slightest suggestion” clue?+

The answer is TRACE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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