What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Word before car or machine" from May 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word before car or machine”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SLOT

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word before car or machine” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 11, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word before car or machine” clue?+

The answer is SLOT (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 11, 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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