Crossword clue

“It’s been below capacity for over 40 years”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersSeen 2 times
LAKEMEAD
Letters8
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years” clue?+

The answer is LAKEMEAD (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 28, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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