Crossword clue
“Loses heart”
This clue appeared as 37-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
DESPAIRSLetters8
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Loses heart” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 8-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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What is the answer to the “Loses heart” clue?+
The answer is DESPAIRS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 14, 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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