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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Dismissed brutally" is AXED.
The word 'AXED' is a colloquial term for being dismissed or fired from a job. The clue uses 'brutally' to suggest a harsh or sudden action, akin to chopping with an axe.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on August 20, 2026.
Axed means to be abruptly dismissed or terminated, especially from a job.
Callously fired, Fired, Chopped, Abruptly discontinued, Canceled, as a TV series
The clue “Dismissed brutally” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 20 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: AXED.
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