Crossword clue

“In need of degreasing”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GUNKY
Letters5
Starts withG
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “In need of degreasing” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 30, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “In need of degreasing” clue?+

The answer is GUNKY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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