Crossword clue

“Treated with sealer, say”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
STAINPROOF
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withF
Vowels4

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The clue “Treated with sealer, say” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Treated with sealer, say” clue?+

The answer is STAINPROOF (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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