Scratch (out) Crossword Clue

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Scratch (out) Crossword Answer

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ERASE

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SCRATCH (noun)
1. a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
SCRATCH (verb)
1. cause friction
2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
OUT (adverb)
1. from one’s possession
OUT (adjective)
1. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
2. excluded from use or mention
OUT (verb)
1. to state openly and publicly one’s homosexuality
2. be made known; be disclosed or revealed
OUT (noun)
1. (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball

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ERASE
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More WSJ Crossword (8/31/2026) Answers

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10. Whole kit and caboodle

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14. Angelina of “Maleficent”

15. The Beatles’ “___ Loser”

16. Baptism ceremony

18. Many a time

19. Sounded sheepish

20. ___ Lama

22. Egg outline

25. Degree conferral ceremony

28. Floppy cap

30. Taylor-Joy of The Queen's Gambit

31. Londoner’s lang.

32. Sushi condiment

36. "Doggone!"

40. “Amen!” (and a homophonic hint to 16-, 25-, 50- and 61-Across)

43. Captain Hook's sidekick.

44. Deliberately taunted

45. George Gershwin's lyricist brother

46. Ski lift type

48. Oregon's capital

50. Coming-of-age ceremony

56. Prez’s subordinate

57. Balm-yielding plants

58. Dwelling

60. Drain of energy

61. Birthday ceremony

67. Middle of summer?

68. Goads on

69. Heated in the microwave, informally

70. Tofu source

71. Grandson of Adam and Eve

72. Holds onto

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Down

1. Stealthy inclusion in an email

2. ___-di-dah

3. Goof

4. Safe to consume

5. Site of a skewed tower

6. Accord or Civic

7. Quarterback Manning

8. Vietnam Memorial architect Maya

9. Gym session that may lead to sore quads

10. Garlicky spread

11. Hilarious, in texts

12. Language of many mottos

14. Do some heckling

17. Graffiti signature

21. Arcade game pioneer

22. Follows orders

23. Cobra’s poison

24. Join the debate

26. Blot gently

27. Come together

29. What the hand sign for peace might also mean

33. Plate appearance

34. “Outlander” network

35. Tuna variety

37. Nimble

38. One more than 29-Down

39. Philatelist’s specimen

41. "Capeesh?"

42. Hwys

47. Creamy soup

49. Many a Monopoly property

50. Diamond corners

51. San Antonio landmark

52. ___-turvy

53. Wind indicators

54. Fundamentals

55. Gardeners tool

59. Cold and damp

62. Catering container

63. "Where did ___ wrong?"

65. Workout unit

66. TV spots

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