Disencumber crossword clue
109 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 20, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Disencumber” is RID. It appears as 109 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 20, 2026, a Saturday puzzle titled “Six-Packs” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 19, column 9 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 R and ends with D, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. This weekend puzzle uses the largest grid of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer RID:
- DisencumberJul 3, 2026
- ClearJun 18, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 3, 2026answer was RID