Candy counter buy Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
2. any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
(verb)
1. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
2. become sticky

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COUNTER (noun)
1. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
2. a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
COUNTER (verb)
1. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
2. speak in response
COUNTER (adjective)
1. indicating opposition or resistance
CANDY (noun)
1. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
CANDY (verb)
1. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MUG

More WSJ Crossword (2/9/2026) Answers

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21. Jeweler’s unit

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29. Fritters away time

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31. That lady

34. Whirl of water

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36. Cafeteria offering

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42. Skunks

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Down

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