Crossword clue

“Does damage to”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HARMS
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Does damage to” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Does damage to” clue?+

The answer is HARMS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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