What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Swirl in a drain" from November 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Swirl in a drain”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EDDY

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Swirl in a drain” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 1, 2026 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Swirl in a drain” clue?+

The answer is EDDY (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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