“Break off”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Break off”, last seen on August 24, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SEVER

The answer to “Break off” is SEVER

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PublishedAug 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Break off” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SEVER — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Break off”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Break off” is SEVER — a 5-letter down entry from the August 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SEVER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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