“Shears sound”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shears sound”, last seen on July 21, 2026.

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S??P

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

SNIP

The answer to “Shears sound” is SNIP

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PublishedJul 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Shears sound” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNIP — 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 “Shears sound”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shears sound” is SNIP — a 4-letter down entry from the July 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SNIP has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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