“Grows dimmer”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Grows dimmer”, last seen on July 26, 2026.

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F???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

FADES

The answer to “Grows dimmer” is FADES

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Grows dimmer” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FADES — a 5-letter word that begins with F 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 “Grows dimmer”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Grows dimmer” is FADES — a 5-letter across entry from the July 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FADES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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