Crossword clue

“Prepare for the tub”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STRIP
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels1

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The clue “Prepare for the tub” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Prepare for the tub” clue?+

The answer is STRIP (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 25, 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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