“Makes a major tear in”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Makes a major tear in”, last seen on October 22, 2026.

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R??S

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

RIPS

The answer to “Makes a major tear in” is RIPS

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Makes a major tear in” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RIPS — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Makes a major tear in”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Makes a major tear in” is RIPS — a 4-letter across entry from the October 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RIPS has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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