What is the answer to "Make look bad" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Make look bad" is DEMONIZE (8 letters).

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Make look bad WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DEMONIZE

8 letters · Down · last seen October 19, 2026

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