“Drop of despair”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Drop of despair”, last seen on August 6, 2026.

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T??R

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

TEAR

The answer to “Drop of despair” is TEAR

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PublishedAug 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Drop of despair” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 of despair”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Drop of despair” is TEAR — a 4-letter across entry from the August 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TEAR has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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