“Soundly defeats”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soundly defeats”, last seen on July 10, 2026.

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S????S

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

SKUNKS

The answer to “Soundly defeats” is SKUNKS

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PublishedJul 10, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Soundly defeats” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SKUNKS — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 defeats”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soundly defeats” is SKUNKS — a 6-letter down entry from the July 10, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SKUNKS has 6 letters — 1 vowel and 5 consonants.

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