“AFL partner”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “AFL partner”, last seen on October 22, 2026.

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C?O

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

CIO

The answer to “AFL partner” is CIO

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PublishedOct 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “AFL partner” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CIO — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “AFL partner”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “AFL partner” is CIO — a 3-letter down entry from the October 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CIO has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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