___ and wanes Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ and wanes” from the USA Today crossword of January 29, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
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WAXES is the answer to “___ and wanes”. It means to coat with a natural, heat-sensitive substance.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To coat with a natural, heat-sensitive substance.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASXWE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with W and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ and wanes”?
WAXES, 5 letters: to coat with a natural, heat-sensitive substance.
When was “___ and wanes” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of January 29, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with W.