What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Caress in the shower" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Caress in the shower”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SOAP

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 27, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Caress in the shower” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Caress in the shower” clue?+

The answer is SOAP (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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