“Drops from ducts”

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

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T???S

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

TEARS

The answer to “Drops from ducts” is TEARS

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PublishedAug 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Drops from ducts” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEARS — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

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 “Drops from ducts”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Drops from ducts” is TEARS — a 5-letter down entry from the August 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TEARS has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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