“Needing more time in the dryer”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Needing more time in the dryer”, last seen on November 3, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

DAMP

The answer to “Needing more time in the dryer” is DAMP

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PublishedNov 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Needing more time in the dryer” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DAMP — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with P.

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 “Needing more time in the dryer”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Needing more time in the dryer” is DAMP — a 4-letter across entry from the November 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DAMP has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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