What is the answer to "Cutting it can cause a tear" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Cutting it can cause a tear" is ONION (5 letters).

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Cutting it can cause a tear WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 9, 2026 puzzle

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ONION

5 letters · Across · last seen July 9, 2026

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