What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Cleaning for inspection, in military slang" from May 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cleaning for inspection, in military slang”

This clue appeared as 64-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GIING

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withG

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cleaning for inspection, in military slang” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 30, 2026 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cleaning for inspection, in military slang” clue?+

The answer is GIING (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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