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Cuts off WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? L
2 ? O
3 ? P
4 ? S
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what a gardener might do to keep a tree tidy.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ???? means to cut off branches or parts from a tree or plant.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The word '????' is a verb that means to cut off branches or parts of something, often used in the context of pruning trees or plants. The clue 'cuts off' directly relates to the action of lopping, which involves removing parts by cutting.

      Hint 4

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      docks, Prunes, Chops (off)

      WSJ Crossword January 30 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
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      eye icon Answer PAUL
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      5A
      Third word of “Moon River” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WIDER
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      10A
      Ancestors Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LINE
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      15A
      First name on the Supreme Court Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELENA
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      16A
      ___ instant (very quickly) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INAN
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      17A
      Trim Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PARE
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      18A
      Like about a quarter of MLB pitchers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEFTHANDED
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      20A
      Common soccer score Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONENIL
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      22A
      Dreamlike state Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRANCE
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      23A
      It regulates vaccines Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FDA
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      Down

      1D
      Run one’s mouth Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POPOFF
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      2D
      Plummer of “Pulp Fiction” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AMANDA
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      3D
      “The wonder!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UNREAL
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      4D
      Bank holding Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIEN
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      5D
      Familiar to many Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WELLKNOWN
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      6D
      Martinique, par exemple Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ILE
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      8D
      Course rarely skipped Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ENTRE
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      9D
      Speedy Bobby Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RAHAL
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      10D
      Mod Squad member Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LINC
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      11D
      Owing much (to) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INDEBTED
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Cuts off” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated January 30 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: LOPS.

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