The clue "Be in the red" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on December 20, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "OWE", a 3-letter word.
Solution OWE is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution OWE is 3 letters long. We have 3 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 10 solutions. The longest is CERISE with 6 letters, and the shortest is IRA with 3 letters.
Yes, "BE IN THE RED" is currently trending (last update: 09 Feb 2026). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: ALIENATED, Guide, Beam, Pattern and profitable.
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Solutions are between 3 and 6 letters long.