“Cutting it can cause a tear”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cutting it can cause a tear”, last seen on July 9, 2026.

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O???N

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ONION

The answer to “Cutting it can cause a tear” is ONION

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Cutting it can cause a tear” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ONION — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Cutting it can cause a tear”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cutting it can cause a tear” is ONION — a 5-letter across entry from the July 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ONION has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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