“Avoided profanity”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Avoided profanity”, last seen on October 2, 2026.

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K?????????N

A 11-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

KEPTITCLEAN

The answer to “Avoided profanity” is KEPTITCLEAN

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PublishedOct 2, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Avoided profanity” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KEPTITCLEAN — a 11-letter word that begins with K and ends with N.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Avoided profanity”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Avoided profanity” is KEPTITCLEAN — a 11-letter across entry from the October 2, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

KEPTITCLEAN has 11 letters — 4 vowels and 7 consonants.

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