Crossword clue

“Sea stoppers”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DIKES
Letters5
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sea stoppers” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sea stoppers” clue?+

The answer is DIKES (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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