“Cut with an ax”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cut with an ax”, last seen on August 24, 2026.

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H?W

A 3-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

HEW

The answer to “Cut with an ax” is HEW

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PublishedAug 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Cut with an ax” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HEW — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with W.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 “Cut with an ax”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cut with an ax” is HEW — a 3-letter across entry from the August 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

HEW has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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