What is the answer to "Hardness scale namesake" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Hardness scale namesake" is MOHS (4 letters).

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Hardness scale namesake WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 24, 2026 puzzle

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MOHS

4 letters · Across · last seen August 24, 2026

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