Crossword clue
“Less friendly”
This clue appeared as 31-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ICIERLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Less friendly” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with R, 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 “Less friendly” clue?+
The answer is ICIER (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 6, 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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