“Phrase tacked on for emphasis”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Phrase tacked on for emphasis”, last seen on September 14, 2026.

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N????S

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

NOLESS

The answer to “Phrase tacked on for emphasis” is NOLESS

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PublishedSep 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Phrase tacked on for emphasis” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOLESS — a 6-letter word that begins with N and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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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What is the answer to “Phrase tacked on for emphasis”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Phrase tacked on for emphasis” is NOLESS — a 6-letter down entry from the September 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NOLESS has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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