What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Area with many derelict factories" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Area with many derelict factories”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

RUSTBELT

Letters8

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 5, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Area with many derelict factories” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Area with many derelict factories” clue?+

The answer is RUSTBELT (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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