Less cordial WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Less cordial" is ICIER.
The word 'cordial' can mean warm or friendly, so 'less cordial' suggests the opposite, which is colder. 'Icier' is the comparative form of 'icy,' meaning colder or more unfriendly.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on December 29, 2025.
Icier means more cold or unfriendly in manner or temperature.
More dangerous for winter drivers, Less welcoming, IERCI, More slippery, perhaps, Needing more salt, perhaps
The clue “Less cordial” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 29 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: ICIER.
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