Crossword clue
“Performs terribly”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
STINKSLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Performs terribly” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Performs terribly” clue?+
The answer is STINKS (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 7, 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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