Crossword clue

“Grows dimmer”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FADES
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels2

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The clue “Grows dimmer” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 26, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Grows dimmer” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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