“Hired thugs”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hired thugs”, last seen on May 18, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

GOONS

The answer to “Hired thugs” is GOONS

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PublishedMay 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Hired thugs” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GOONS — a 5-letter word that begins with G 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 “Hired thugs”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hired thugs” is GOONS — a 5-letter across entry from the May 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

GOONS has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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