Crossword clue
“Ascetics of ancient Palestine”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ESSENESLetters7
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ascetics of ancient Palestine” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Ascetics of ancient Palestine” clue?+
The answer is ESSENES (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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