“Painful rebukes”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Painful rebukes”, last seen on June 13, 2026.

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S???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

SLAPS

The answer to “Painful rebukes” is SLAPS

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PublishedJun 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Painful rebukes” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLAPS — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Painful rebukes”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Painful rebukes” is SLAPS — a 5-letter across entry from the June 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLAPS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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