Controversial issue Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Controversial issue last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HOTPOTATO.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Controversial issue:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

4 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
HOTPOTATO Controversial issue (9) Wall Street Journal Jan 13, 2026
HOTBUTTON Controversial issue (9) Eugene Sheffer Nov 15, 2021
POLITICALFOOTBALL Controversial issue (17)
HPOTATO Controversial issue (7)

36 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
40% HOTPOTATOES Controversial issues? (11) The Guardian Quick Dec 19, 2022
35% DANCEAROUND Dodge, as a controversial issue (11)
35% DEBATED Like controversial issues (7)
31% HOTTOPICS Controversial issues: 2 wds. (9) Commuter May 27, 2024
28% CAUSECELEBRE Controversial issue gaining much attention (12) The Times Concise May 20, 2016
25% HOT POTATO Weekend warriors in a stew over controversial issue (10)
25% CAUSE CELEBRE About to exploit star concerned with controversial issue (13)
3% ULCER Mouth or stomach issue (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 29, 2026
3% IRS Org. that issues tax refunds (3) Universal Jan 27, 2026
3% CALI Controversial nickname for the Golden State (4) Universal Jan 25, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Wall Street Journal puzzle

Controversial issue Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Controversial issue. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is HOTPOTATO.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Controversial issue.