“Gives the ax”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gives the ax”, last seen on June 1, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

FIRES

The answer to “Gives the ax” is FIRES

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PublishedJun 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gives the ax” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FIRES — a 5-letter word that begins with F 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 “Gives the ax”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gives the ax” is FIRES — a 5-letter across entry from the June 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FIRES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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