What is the answer to "Clinches, as a victory" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Clinches, as a victory" is CEMENTS (7 letters).

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Clinches, as a victory WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 7, 2026 puzzle

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CEMENTS

7 letters · Down · last seen October 7, 2026

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