What is the answer to "Restrained in response to distress" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Restrained in response to distress" is STOIC (5 letters).

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Restrained in response to distress WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 20, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

STOIC

5 letters · Down · last seen September 20, 2026

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