“Gently wash against”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gently wash against”, last seen on September 3, 2026.

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L???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

LAPAT

The answer to “Gently wash against” is LAPAT

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PublishedSep 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gently wash against” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAPAT — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

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 “Gently wash against”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gently wash against” is LAPAT — a 5-letter down entry from the September 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LAPAT has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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