“Soundly defeat”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soundly defeat”, last seen on May 9, 2026.

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D??B

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

DRUB

The answer to “Soundly defeat” is DRUB

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PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Soundly defeat” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DRUB — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with B.

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 “Soundly defeat”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soundly defeat” is DRUB — a 4-letter down entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DRUB has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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