“2026 Winter Games host nation”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “2026 Winter Games host nation”, last seen on July 19, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

ITALY

The answer to “2026 Winter Games host nation” is ITALY

Letters5

DirectionDown

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “2026 Winter Games host nation” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ITALY — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “2026 Winter Games host nation”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “2026 Winter Games host nation” is ITALY — a 5-letter down entry from the July 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ITALY has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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