“Gently calms”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gently calms”, last seen on November 2, 2026.

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S?????S

A 7-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SOOTHES

The answer to “Gently calms” is SOOTHES

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PublishedNov 2, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gently calms” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SOOTHES — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

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 “Gently calms”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gently calms” is SOOTHES — a 7-letter across entry from the November 2, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SOOTHES has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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