What is the answer to "Flood stopper" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Flood stopper" is LEVEE (5 letters).

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Flood stopper WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 23, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LEVEE

5 letters · Down · last seen July 23, 2026

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