Crossword clue
“Faucet faults”
This clue appeared as 65-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DRIPSLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Faucet faults” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 65-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Faucet faults” clue?+
The answer is DRIPS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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