“Clothesline alternative”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Clothesline alternative”, last seen on August 28, 2026.

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D???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

DRYER

The answer to “Clothesline alternative” is DRYER

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PublishedAug 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Clothesline alternative” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DRYER — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with R.

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 “Clothesline alternative”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Clothesline alternative” is DRYER — a 5-letter across entry from the August 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DRYER has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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