What is the answer to "Thugs" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Thugs" is BRUTES (6 letters).

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Thugs WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 15, 2026 puzzle

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BRUTES

6 letters · Down · last seen September 15, 2026

1DWalks with heavy steps6 1APointer’s pronoun4 2DIntroduction to sexuality?6 3DCabins and condos, e.g.6 4DSri Lanka language5 5AArtery opener5 5DRead through quickly4 6DRolaids rival4 7DUniv.’s purpose4 8DLittle snack4 9DLightning bolts on a weather map, for short6 10ABookstore section, sometimes4