Crossword clue
“Bête ___”
This clue appeared as 87-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NOIRELetters5
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Bête ___” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 87-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Bête ___” clue?+
The answer is NOIRE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 25, 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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