What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Conditional word" from September 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Conditional word”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ELSE

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 25, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Conditional word” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Conditional word” clue?+

The answer is ELSE (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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