Crossword clue

“Dwindle”

This clue appeared as 89-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
LESSEN
Letters6
Starts withL
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 2, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dwindle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 89-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dwindle” clue?+

The answer is LESSEN (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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