Crossword clue

“Fingerprint feature”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
WHORL
Letters5
Starts withW
Ends withL
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
LOOP42 of 3
WHORL51 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “Fingerprint feature” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 11, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fingerprint feature” clue?+

The answer is WHORL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on September 11, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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