What is the answer to "Dismissed brutally" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Dismissed brutally" is AXED (4 letters).

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Dismissed brutally WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

AXED

4 letters · Down · last seen August 19, 2026

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