What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Peevishly sulking" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Peevishly sulking”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

INAPET

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Peevishly sulking” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, 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 “Peevishly sulking” clue?+

The answer is INAPET (6 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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