“Thrifty trait”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Thrifty trait”, last seen on October 22, 2026.

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E?????Y

A 7-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ECONOMY

The answer to “Thrifty trait” is ECONOMY

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PublishedOct 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Thrifty trait” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ECONOMY — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Thrifty trait”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Thrifty trait” is ECONOMY — a 7-letter across entry from the October 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ECONOMY has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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