“Painful rebuke”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Painful rebuke”, last seen on May 14, 2026.

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S??P

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

SLAP

The answer to “Painful rebuke” is SLAP

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PublishedMay 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Painful rebuke” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLAP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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 “Painful rebuke”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Painful rebuke” is SLAP — a 4-letter across entry from the May 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLAP has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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