Crossword clue

“Many blue state governors, for short”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DEMS
Letters4
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Many blue state governors, for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Many blue state governors, for short” clue?+

The answer is DEMS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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