Crossword clue

“Being polite to the celebs arriving at a gala event?”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CARPETTACT
Letters10
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 6, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Being polite to the celebs arriving at a gala event?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, 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 “Being polite to the celebs arriving at a gala event?” clue?+

The answer is CARPETTACT (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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