What is the answer to "They may be counter productive" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "They may be counter productive" is SPONGES (7 letters).

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They may be counter productive WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the November 13, 2026 puzzle

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SPONGES

7 letters · Across · last seen November 13, 2026

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