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Green opening WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? C
3 ? O
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a book that organizes many classic strategies, some of which might involve leafy colors.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? is an abbreviation for the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, a comprehensive classification of chess openings.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue 'Green opening' refers to the ???, which stands for the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings. It includes various chess strategies, one of which is the 'Green' or Grünfeld Defense, a well-known opening move in chess.

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      Green, Prefix with label, “Il Nome Della Rosa” writer, "Foucault's Pendulum" author, ___-friendly (environmentally conscious)

      WSJ Crossword February 27 2026 Answers

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      1A
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      eye icon Answer JESSE
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      6A
      One who hears a lot of sirens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMT
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      9A
      Hidden supply Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STASH
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      14A
      Hi in Halawa Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALOHA
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      15A
      “It was just okay” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEH
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      16A
      Raiford Chatman Davis, to fans Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OSSIE
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      17A
      French animated series about insects Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MINUSCULE
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      19A
      Operating outlay Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COSTS
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      20A
      High degree Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NTH
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      21A
      Roll or whim preceder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONA
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      Down

      2D
      Manning up on TV screens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELI
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      3D
      Heir, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SON
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      4D
      Gives a wide berth to Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHUNS
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      5D
      Dawn direction Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAST
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      6D
      Walking bird Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMU
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      7D
      Crooner Tormé Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEL
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      8D
      Math truth Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer THEOREM
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      9D
      Post-boast retort Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOCANI
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      10D
      General on menus Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TSO
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      12D
      Take no action Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SITBY
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      13D
      Gas station name Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HESS
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      18D
      Heads up, as a committee Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHAIRS
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      22D
      Head-shaking replies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NOS
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      24D
      Ushered from the door Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEDIN
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      25D
      Sporting spot Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ARENA
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      26D
      Mule’s burden Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DRUGS
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      28D
      Naples number Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEI
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      29D
      Play about Capote Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRU
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      30D
      City called “Japan’s Kitchen” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OSAKA
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      32D
      Poor grade Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DEE
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      34D
      Talk smack about Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRASH
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      36D
      Rod nicknamed “Rocket” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LAVAR
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      37D
      Kagan in a robe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELENA
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      38D
      Buddy on screens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EBSEN
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      40D
      Like bundt cake, compared with a Twinkie Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DENSER
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      41D
      Animal that sounds like you? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EWE
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      43D
      Has as one’s intention Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEANSTO
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      44D
      Acting Cusack Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ANN
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      45D
      Cartoonist Browne Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DIK
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      47D
      Mystery movie reveal line Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITSYOU
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      48D
      ___ cai (Chinese vegetable) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ZHA
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      50D
      Goddess with a bow Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DIANA
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      51D
      Sever the relationship between, as two currencies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UNPEG
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      52D
      Hatch from Utah Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ORRIN
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      53D
      “That was a close call!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHEW
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      56D
      ___-Caribbean cuisine Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AFRO
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      58D
      Ask too many questions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PRY
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      60D
      Bring into the garage Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOW
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      61D
      Rustic getaway Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INN
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      62D
      Clinch, as a victory Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ICE
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      63D
      Green opening Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ECO
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      64D
      Bad deed Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SIN
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Green opening” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated February 27 2026, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ECO.

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