Put on the boat WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? L
2 ? A
3 ? D
4 ? E
5 ? D
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what you do to a ship when it's ready to sail with cargo.

      Hint 2

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      ????? means to have loaded cargo onto a ship or vehicle.

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      The word '?????' is a past tense form of 'lade,' which means to load or put cargo on a ship or boat. The clue uses 'put on' to suggest the action of loading, and 'the boat' specifies the context in which this loading occurs.

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      Stowed, Brought aboard

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Put on the boat” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated January 29 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: LADED.

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