How many letters does the top answer for “a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate” have?

The most common answer is jakes (5 letters).

Crossword clue: a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

jakes 5 letters wn-def

a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

outhouse 8 letters wn-def

a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

privy 5 letters wn-def

a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate