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“Payroll-processing co.”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Payroll-processing co.”, last seen on August 12, 2026.

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A?P

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer
ADP

The answer to “Payroll-processing co.” is ADP

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PublishedAug 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Payroll-processing co.” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADP — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Payroll-processing co.”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Payroll-processing co.” is ADP — a 3-letter down entry from the August 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ADP has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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