“Swirl in a drain”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Swirl in a drain”, last seen on November 1, 2026.

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E??Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

EDDY

The answer to “Swirl in a drain” is EDDY

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PublishedNov 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Swirl in a drain” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDDY — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Swirl in a drain”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Swirl in a drain” is EDDY — a 4-letter across entry from the November 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EDDY has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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