“Drop for a cougher”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Drop for a cougher”, last seen on October 13, 2026.

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L?????E

A 7-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

LOZENGE

The answer to “Drop for a cougher” is LOZENGE

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PublishedOct 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Drop for a cougher” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOZENGE — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Drop for a cougher”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Drop for a cougher” is LOZENGE — a 7-letter down entry from the October 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LOZENGE has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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