“*They might show when wearing a tank top”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “*They might show when wearing a tank top”, last seen on October 7, 2026.

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B???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

BRASS

The answer to “*They might show when wearing a tank top” is BRASS

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “*They might show when wearing a tank top” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BRASS — a 5-letter word that begins with B 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 “*They might show when wearing a tank top”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “*They might show when wearing a tank top” is BRASS — a 5-letter across entry from the October 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BRASS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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