What is the answer to "Detest" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Detest" is ABHOR (5 letters).

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Detest WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the November 11, 2026 puzzle

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ABHOR

5 letters · Down · last seen November 11, 2026

1APerceived threat6 1DVenomous snake of Africa5 2DThrusting weapons5 3DGrannies5 4DIt’s definitely not basic4 5DMonastic6 6DCreature with toxic blood3 7ACabinet member?4 7DDebacles7 8DWith 27-Down, some ESPN features7 9DCompare5 10DSci-fi visitors3