Crossword clue

“Laundry problem”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STAIN
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Laundry problem” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 3, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Laundry problem” clue?+

The answer is STAIN (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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