Crossword clue
“Deplete”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
USEUPLetters5
Starts withU
Ends withP
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Deplete” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 31, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Deplete” clue?+
The answer is USEUP (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 31, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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