“Béarnaise or béchamel”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Béarnaise or béchamel”, last seen on November 8, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

SAUCE

The answer to “Béarnaise or béchamel” is SAUCE

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedNov 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Béarnaise or béchamel” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SAUCE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Béarnaise or béchamel”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Béarnaise or béchamel” is SAUCE — a 5-letter across entry from the November 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SAUCE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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