“Like highways and Olympic pools”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like highways and Olympic pools”, last seen on July 19, 2026.

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L???D

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

LANED

The answer to “Like highways and Olympic pools” is LANED

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PublishedJul 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Like highways and Olympic pools” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LANED — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

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 “Like highways and Olympic pools”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like highways and Olympic pools” is LANED — a 5-letter down entry from the July 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LANED has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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