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It makes the cut Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on It makes the cut? The answer is 5 letters and was featured in the November 11, 2025 Wall Street Journal crossword. Get the solution here.

It makes the cut Crossword Answer

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Hint 1 meaning
Hint 2 clue words
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It makes the cut Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "It makes the cut" crossword clue?

The answer to the "It makes the cut" crossword clue is BLADE. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "It makes the cut" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on November 11, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of BLADE?

The word BLADE means: especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "It makes the cut".