“Plumbing problem”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Plumbing problem”, last seen on October 9, 2026.

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C??G

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer
CLOG

The answer to “Plumbing problem” is CLOG

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PublishedOct 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Plumbing problem” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CLOG — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with G.

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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What is the answer to “Plumbing problem”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Plumbing problem” is CLOG — a 4-letter down entry from the October 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CLOG has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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