Bit of balm crossword clue
66 Across · WSJ Crossword, October 2, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Bit of balm” is DAB. It appears as 66 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “In the Pits” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 11, column 4 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with D and ends with B, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer DAB:
- Apply gentlyJun 27, 2026
- Bit of paintJun 13, 2026