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

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Foil" is THWART (6 letters).

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Foil WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 2, 2026 puzzle

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THWART

6 letters · Down · last seen September 2, 2026

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