“Rum cocktail”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rum cocktail”, last seen on October 8, 2026.

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A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ZOMBIE

The answer to “Rum cocktail” is ZOMBIE

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rum cocktail” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ZOMBIE — a 6-letter word that begins with Z and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Rum cocktail”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rum cocktail” is ZOMBIE — a 6-letter across entry from the October 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ZOMBIE has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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