What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Making beads?" from July 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Making beads?”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

SWEATING

Letters8

Starts withS

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 2, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Making beads?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Making beads?” clue?+

The answer is SWEATING (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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