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“Lowers, like lighting”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lowers, like lighting”, last seen on August 20, 2026.

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D??S

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer
DIMS

The answer to “Lowers, like lighting” is DIMS

Letters4
DirectionAcross
PublishedAug 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lowers, like lighting” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DIMS — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

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 “Lowers, like lighting”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lowers, like lighting” is DIMS — a 4-letter across entry from the August 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DIMS has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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