Abruptly dismiss WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? X
3 ? E
4 ? L
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a leap that might cut through the air with precision.

      Hint 2

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      An ???? is a jump in figure skating where the skater takes off from the outer forward edge of one skate, makes one-and-a-half rotations in the air, and lands on the outer backward edge of the other skate.

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      The clue 'Abruptly dismiss' is a bit of a misdirection. '????' is actually a figure skating jump, but in this context, the clue suggests cutting something off quickly, similar to how an 'axe' might be used. The wordplay involves the similarity between 'axe' and '????.'

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      Jump on the ice, Jump in skates, Cold feat?, Figure skating jump, Leap for Lipinski

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Abruptly dismiss” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated June 4 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: AXEL.

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