“Gets trounced”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gets trounced”, last seen on October 13, 2026.

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L???S

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

LOSES

The answer to “Gets trounced” is LOSES

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PublishedOct 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gets trounced” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOSES — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

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 “Gets trounced”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gets trounced” is LOSES — a 5-letter down entry from the October 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LOSES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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