“Contrail makeup”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Contrail makeup”, last seen on August 21, 2026.

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V???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

VAPOR

The answer to “Contrail makeup” is VAPOR

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Contrail makeup” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is VAPOR — a 5-letter word that begins with V and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Contrail makeup”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Contrail makeup” is VAPOR — a 5-letter across entry from the August 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

VAPOR has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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