“Is really hurtful”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Is really hurtful”, last seen on May 9, 2026.

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C??????P

A 8-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

CUTSDEEP

The answer to “Is really hurtful” is CUTSDEEP

Letters8

DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Is really hurtful” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CUTSDEEP — a 8-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

This answer contains 3 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 “Is really hurtful”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Is really hurtful” is CUTSDEEP — a 8-letter across entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CUTSDEEP has 8 letters — 3 vowels and 5 consonants.

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