“Make look bad”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Make look bad”, last seen on October 19, 2026.

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D??????E

A 8-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

DEMONIZE

The answer to “Make look bad” is DEMONIZE

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PublishedOct 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Make look bad” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEMONIZE — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 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 “Make look bad”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Make look bad” is DEMONIZE — a 8-letter down entry from the October 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DEMONIZE has 8 letters — 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

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