What is the answer to "Swelter" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Swelter" is BROIL (5 letters).

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Swelter WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 27, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

BROIL

5 letters · Down · last seen June 27, 2026

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