“Cruel group”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cruel group”, last seen on November 5, 2026.

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S?????S

A 7-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

SADISTS

The answer to “Cruel group” is SADISTS

Letters7

DirectionAcross

PublishedNov 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Cruel group” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SADISTS — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Cruel group”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cruel group” is SADISTS — a 7-letter across entry from the November 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SADISTS has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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