What is the answer to "Response to a cruel comment" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Response to a cruel comment" is THATSMEAN (9 letters).

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Response to a cruel comment WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 2, 2026 puzzle

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THATSMEAN

9 letters · Across · last seen October 2, 2026

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