“Defeats decisively”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Defeats decisively”, last seen on September 18, 2026.

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S?????S

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

SCHOOLS

The answer to “Defeats decisively” is SCHOOLS

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PublishedSep 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Defeats decisively” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCHOOLS — 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 “Defeats decisively”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Defeats decisively” is SCHOOLS — a 7-letter down entry from the September 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SCHOOLS has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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