“Swiss city on the Rhine”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Swiss city on the Rhine”, last seen on October 21, 2026.

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B???L

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

BASEL

The answer to “Swiss city on the Rhine” is BASEL

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PublishedOct 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Swiss city on the Rhine” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BASEL — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with L.

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 “Swiss city on the Rhine”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Swiss city on the Rhine” is BASEL — a 5-letter down entry from the October 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BASEL has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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