“Be in the red”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Be in the red”, last seen on June 29, 2026.

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O?E

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

OWE

The answer to “Be in the red” is OWE

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PublishedJun 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Be in the red” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OWE — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 the red”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Be in the red” is OWE — a 3-letter down entry from the June 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OWE has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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