“Lost traction”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lost traction”, last seen on October 14, 2026.

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S??D

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

SLID

The answer to “Lost traction” is SLID

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lost traction” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLID — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Lost traction”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lost traction” is SLID — a 4-letter across entry from the October 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLID has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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