“Paints on a palette”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paints on a palette”, last seen on September 27, 2026.

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O??S

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

OILS

The answer to “Paints on a palette” is OILS

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DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Paints on a palette” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OILS — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Paints on a palette”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paints on a palette” is OILS — a 4-letter across entry from the September 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OILS has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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