Crossword clue

“Wiping the slate clean”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ERASING
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 11, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wiping the slate clean” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 11, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wiping the slate clean” clue?+

The answer is ERASING (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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