What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "What you need to repay" from November 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“What you need to repay”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DEBT

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “What you need to repay” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What you need to repay” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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