What is the answer to "Persistently trouble" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Persistently trouble" is BESET (5 letters).

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Persistently trouble WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 2, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Persistently trouble” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

BESET

5 letters · Down · last seen August 2, 2026

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