“Polite address”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Polite address”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

MADAM

The answer to “Polite address” is MADAM

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Polite address” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MADAM — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with M.

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 “Polite address”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Polite address” is MADAM — a 5-letter across entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MADAM has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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