“Be in need of coolant, perhaps”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Be in need of coolant, perhaps”, last seen on August 10, 2026.

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O??????T

A 8-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

OVERHEAT

The answer to “Be in need of coolant, perhaps” is OVERHEAT

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PublishedAug 10, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Be in need of coolant, perhaps” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OVERHEAT — a 8-letter word that begins with O and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 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 “Be in need of coolant, perhaps”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Be in need of coolant, perhaps” is OVERHEAT — a 8-letter down entry from the August 10, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OVERHEAT has 8 letters — 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

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