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Lake of “Hairspray” WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? R
2 ? I
3 ? C
4 ? K
5 ? I
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a body of water that shares its name with a star who danced her way to fame in a 1980s musical film.

      Hint 2

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      ????? is a given name, often a diminutive of Richard or Erica, and in this context, it refers to the actress ????? Lake.

      Hint 3

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      The clue refers to ????? Lake, who starred in the 1988 film 'Hairspray' directed by John Waters. The name 'Lake' is a play on her last name and the title of the film in which she played the lead role, Tracy Turnblad.

      WSJ Crossword February 6 2026 Answers

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      eye icon Answer RICKI
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Lake of “Hairspray”” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated February 6 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: RICKI.

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