Crossword clue

“Kicks out of office”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
DEPOSES
Letters7
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 1, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kicks out of office” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with D and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kicks out of office” clue?+

The answer is DEPOSES (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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