“Flood stopper”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Flood stopper”, last seen on July 23, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

LEVEE

The answer to “Flood stopper” is LEVEE

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PublishedJul 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Flood stopper” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEVEE — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Flood stopper”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Flood stopper” is LEVEE — a 5-letter down entry from the July 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LEVEE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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