“It’s been below capacity for over 40 years”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years”, last seen on October 28, 2026.

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A 8-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

LAKEMEAD

The answer to “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years” is LAKEMEAD

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PublishedOct 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAKEMEAD — a 8-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 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 “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “It’s been below capacity for over 40 years” is LAKEMEAD — a 8-letter down entry from the October 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LAKEMEAD has 8 letters — 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

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