“Words after slug, spit or sweat”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Words after slug, spit or sweat”, last seen on September 16, 2026.

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I???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ITOUT

The answer to “Words after slug, spit or sweat” is ITOUT

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PublishedSep 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Words after slug, spit or sweat” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ITOUT — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Words after slug, spit or sweat”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Words after slug, spit or sweat” is ITOUT — a 5-letter down entry from the September 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ITOUT has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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