Crossword clue

“Primer layer of paint?”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
SUPPORTCOAT
Letters11
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 24, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Primer layer of paint?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Primer layer of paint?” clue?+

The answer is SUPPORTCOAT (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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