“Winds down”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Winds down”, last seen on July 27, 2026.

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C????S

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

CEASES

The answer to “Winds down” is CEASES

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Winds down” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CEASES — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Winds down”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Winds down” is CEASES — a 6-letter across entry from the July 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CEASES has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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