What is the answer to "Makes like the mercury on a hot day" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Makes like the mercury on a hot day" is RISES (5 letters).

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Makes like the mercury on a hot day WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 27, 2026 puzzle

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RISES

5 letters · Down · last seen May 27, 2026

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