“Prevents from swelling, in a way”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Prevents from swelling, in a way”, last seen on October 27, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

ICES

The answer to “Prevents from swelling, in a way” is ICES

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Prevents from swelling, in a way” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ICES — a 4-letter word that begins with I 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 “Prevents from swelling, in a way”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Prevents from swelling, in a way” is ICES — a 4-letter across entry from the October 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ICES has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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