Crossword clue

“Break away”

This clue appeared as 61-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SHAKELOOSE
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 28, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Break away” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Break away” clue?+

The answer is SHAKELOOSE (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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