Crossword clue

“Free of clumps, in a way”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SIFT
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 2, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Free of clumps, in a way” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 2, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Free of clumps, in a way” clue?+

The answer is SIFT (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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