What is the answer to "Trash talk" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Trash talk" is SMACK (5 letters).

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Trash talk WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 25, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

SMACK

5 letters · Down · last seen September 25, 2026

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