What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Avoided profanity" from October 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Avoided profanity”

This clue appeared as 93-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

KEPTITCLEAN

Letters11

Starts withK

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 2, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Avoided profanity” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 93-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with K and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Avoided profanity” clue?+

The answer is KEPTITCLEAN (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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