“Tender cut”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tender cut”, last seen on June 18, 2026.

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L??N

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

LOIN

The answer to “Tender cut” is LOIN

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PublishedJun 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Tender cut” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOIN — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Tender cut”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tender cut” is LOIN — a 4-letter across entry from the June 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LOIN has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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