Crossword clue
“Whiskey choice”
This clue appeared as 16-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BLENDLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Whiskey choice” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Whiskey choice” clue?+
The answer is BLEND (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 9, 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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