What is the answer to "Alter, as a skirt" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Alter, as a skirt" is HEMUP (5 letters).

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Alter, as a skirt WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 9, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

HEMUP

5 letters · Down · last seen August 9, 2026

WSJ August 27 2026HEMUP WSJ August 9 2026HEMUP

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