What is the answer to "Gives the ax" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Gives the ax" is FIRES (5 letters).

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Gives the ax WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 1, 2026 puzzle

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FIRES

5 letters · Across · last seen June 1, 2026

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