“Paint option”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paint option”, last seen on July 14, 2026.

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M???E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

MATTE

The answer to “Paint option” is MATTE

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PublishedJul 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Paint option” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MATTE — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

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 “Paint option”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paint option” is MATTE — a 5-letter down entry from the July 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MATTE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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