What is the answer to "Ratcheted (up)" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Ratcheted (up)" is RAMPED (6 letters).

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Ratcheted (up) WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

RAMPED

6 letters · Down · last seen August 4, 2026

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