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Avoid death WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? G
3 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think about the process that keeps you moving forward in life, one year at a time.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? is the process of growing older over time.

      Hint 3

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      The clue uses wordplay to suggest a process rather than a literal action. 'Avoid death' implies continuing to live, which is achieved by aging. Thus, '???' is the process of growing older, thereby avoiding death in the immediate sense.

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      “We Bring Good Things to Life” advertiser, once, Ripen, What wines and cheeses do over time, Maturity, Source of wisdom, some say

      WSJ Crossword May 22 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Cartoon sound effect Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SPLAT
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      6A
      “I ___ little silhouetto…” (Queen lyric) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEEA
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      10A
      Knight’s counterpart Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DAME
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      14A
      Decorative fabric Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOILE
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      15A
      Item left at a job interview Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CARD
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      16A
      One on ones Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UNUM
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      17A
      Do a detective’s job, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POKEAROUND
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      19A
      High-protein dish Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EGGS
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      20A
      Prior to, poshly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERE
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      21A
      Burns into historical records Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KEN
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      Down

      1D
      USA’s “Sunshine City” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STPETE
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      2D
      Not as well-off Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POORER
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      3D
      “I’m a perfect example of that!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIKEME
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      4D
      Microbrewery output Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALE
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      5D
      Wood used for sitars Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEAK
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      6D
      Muffin alternative Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SCONE
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      7D
      Seine fill Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAU
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      8D
      Southwest suffix Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERN
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      9D
      Uncle Fester’s surname Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADDAMS
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      10D
      Next to bat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DUEUP
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      11D
      Hollywood resident, say Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ANGELENO
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      12D
      Coffee bar container Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MUG
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      18D
      Episodes already broadcast Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RERUNS
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      23D
      Understand intuitively Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GET
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      25D
      Jr. year exams Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PSATS
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      27D
      Made a kitchen mistake Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SPILLED
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      28D
      Yucatán “you” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer USTED
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      30D
      “Gadzooks!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer YOW
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      32D
      It’s often broken during a football game Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TIE
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      36D
      “Coffee, ___ Me?” (1967 book) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEAOR
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      37D
      Main points Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GISTS
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      38D
      Not stereo Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MONO
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      39D
      Opposite of a convert Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer APOSTATE
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      40D
      Singer Francis Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CONNIE
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      41D
      Mon. follower Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TUE
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      42D
      Mongrel Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CUR
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      45D
      Avoid death Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AGE
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      46D
      Served the stew Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LADLED
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      48D
      Propulsion result Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer THRUST
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      49D
      To a smaller degree Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LESSSO
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      50D
      Access gradually Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EASEIN
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      52D
      Causing shivers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EERIE
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      53D
      Abrasive stuff Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMERY
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      57D
      Holder of wheels Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AXLE
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      59D
      Court concern Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LAW
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      60D
      -esque Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ISH
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      62D
      Director DuVernay Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AVA
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      63D
      Funny Brooks Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEL
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      ___ Poly Pomona (L.A. school) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CAL
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Avoid death” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 22 2026, the definitive 3-letter answer is: AGE.

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