“Blows off steam”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Blows off steam”, last seen on August 4, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

RANTS

The answer to “Blows off steam” is RANTS

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Blows off steam” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RANTS — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Blows off steam”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Blows off steam” is RANTS — a 5-letter across entry from the August 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RANTS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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