“Widespread fad”

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

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M???A

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

MANIA

The answer to “Widespread fad” is MANIA

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PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Widespread fad” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MANIA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Widespread fad”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Widespread fad” is MANIA — a 5-letter down entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MANIA has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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