“They may be empty after getting cracked”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They may be empty after getting cracked”, last seen on June 4, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

SAFES

The answer to “They may be empty after getting cracked” is SAFES

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PublishedJun 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “They may be empty after getting cracked” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAFES — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

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 “They may be empty after getting cracked”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They may be empty after getting cracked” is SAFES — a 5-letter down entry from the June 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SAFES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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