What is the answer to "Less diplomatic" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Less diplomatic" is RUDER (5 letters).

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Less diplomatic WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 10, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

RUDER

5 letters · Down · last seen September 10, 2026

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