Steamed Bun of Chinese Cuisine WSJ Clue

The following clue is from the October 20, 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle.

The theme is Moon Mission.

The crossword puzzle was authored by Hanh Huynk.

With each crossword puzzle clue we provide gradual hints for the solution.  Each hint is designed to give you one letter of the solution at a time. 

  • Hint #1: The first letter of the solution is revealed.
  • Hint #2: The last letter of the solution is revealed.
  • Remaining Hints: each letter of the solution in order.

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Clue Details

Location: top left of board

Clue Number: 1 Across

Solution Number of Letters: three

Crosswords:

  • 1 Down: 5 letter solution
  • 2 Down: 5 letter solution
  • 3 Down: 5 letter solution

 

Hint #1

The first letter starts with “B”

“B” is the first letter for the 1 Down clue:

  • 1991 Beatty / Bening film crossword clue

If you only need a small hint, STOP HERE!

Go back to the crossword puzzle and try solving again.

 

Hint #2

The last letter of the solution ends with “O”

“O” is the first letter for the 3 Down clue:

  • Some winds crossword clue

STOP HERE if you are ready to solve the answer yourself.

 

Hint #3

The second letter starts with “A”

“A” is the first letter for the 2 Down clue:

  • Last words of “Imagine” crossword clue

This is the last hint before the solution.

 

 

Solution

The answer to the crossword clue: Steamed Bun of Chinese cuisine is

  • BAO

 

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