“Mass-consumed item”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mass-consumed item”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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W???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

WAFER

The answer to “Mass-consumed item” is WAFER

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Mass-consumed item” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WAFER — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with R.

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 “Mass-consumed item”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mass-consumed item” is WAFER — a 5-letter across entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WAFER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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