The clue "Controversial issue" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on January 13, 2026. The correct answer for this puzzle is "HOTPOTATO", a 9-letter word.
Solution HOTPOTATO is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HOTPOTATO is 9 letters long. We have 2 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 3 solutions. The longest is HOT POTATO with 9 letters, and the shortest is HOT POTATO with 9 letters.
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Solutions are between 9 and 9 letters long.