“Shows signs of neglect”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shows signs of neglect”, last seen on June 22, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

RUSTS

The answer to “Shows signs of neglect” is RUSTS

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PublishedJun 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Shows signs of neglect” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RUSTS — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Shows signs of neglect”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shows signs of neglect” is RUSTS — a 5-letter across entry from the June 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RUSTS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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