What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Help the chef" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Help the chef”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PREP

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Help the chef” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Help the chef” clue?+

The answer is PREP (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 22, 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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