Can't figure out Mainstay? The Wall Street Journal crossword from October 16, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 6 letters.
Mainstay Crossword Answer
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Other Wall Street Journal Clues (10/16/25)
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Mainstay Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 6-letter answer to "Mainstay" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Mainstay" crossword clue is STAPLE. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Mainstay" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of STAPLE?
The word STAPLE means: a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Mainstay".