“Sponge gently”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sponge gently”, last seen on August 16, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

DABAT

The answer to “Sponge gently” is DABAT

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PublishedAug 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sponge gently” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DABAT — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Sponge gently”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sponge gently” is DABAT — a 5-letter down entry from the August 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DABAT has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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