“Can it!” WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? H
2 ? U
3 ? S
4 ? H
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what you might say when you want silence to fall over a room.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ???? means to make someone or something quiet or silent.

      Hint 3

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      The phrase 'Can it!' is an informal command telling someone to be quiet or stop talking, which directly corresponds to the word '????,' meaning to silence or quiet down.

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      When repeated, secret, Silence, Calm, Be quiet, Peaceful quiet

      Clue Analysis

      The clue ““Can it!”” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated June 17 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: HUSH.

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