“Offensively smutty”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Offensively smutty”, last seen on September 7, 2026.

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L??D

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

LEWD

The answer to “Offensively smutty” is LEWD

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Offensively smutty” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEWD — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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 “Offensively smutty”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Offensively smutty” is LEWD — a 4-letter across entry from the September 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LEWD has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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