“Prohibition backers”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Prohibition backers”, last seen on August 7, 2026.

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A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

DRYS

The answer to “Prohibition backers” is DRYS

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PublishedAug 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Prohibition backers” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DRYS — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 4 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 “Prohibition backers”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Prohibition backers” is DRYS — a 4-letter down entry from the August 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DRYS has 4 letters — 0 vowels and 4 consonants.

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