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Some mob enforcers WSJ Crossword Clue

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2 ? H
3 ? U
4 ? G
5 ? S
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      Hint 1

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      Think of those who might be muscle for hire, lurking in the shadows.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ????? are violent criminals or bullies, often employed to intimidate or enforce.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue refers to individuals who might be employed by organized crime groups to intimidate or harm others. The word '?????' is commonly used to describe such violent or aggressive enforcers.

      Hint 4

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      hoodlums, Hired enforcers

      WSJ Crossword September 19 2025 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Act the wolf Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEER
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      5A
      Nose of a ship Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PROW
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      9A
      Grouse or snipe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BIRD
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      13A
      “And let me add…” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALSO
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      14A
      Horny beast Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RHINO
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      15A
      Hell’s Kitchen, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AREA
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      16A
      Former life Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PAST
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      17A
      Not just willing Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAGER
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      18A
      Award presented in June Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TONY
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      19A
      Ended a fast Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATE
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      20A
      Sign at an ATM Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CASH
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      21A
      Trail markers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SCENTS
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      23A
      This is where you’ll find a hint (with 45-Across) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TENTHLETTERS
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      26A
      Mets or Jets Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEAM
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      27A
      Tempest-teapot link Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INA
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      28A
      Wiener wrapper Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BUN
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      31A
      Hula or hoop follower Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SKIRT
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      33A
      Enjoy oneself Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CELEBRATE
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      36A
      Teller of tales Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIAR
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      37A
      Did farrier’s work Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHOED
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      38A
      Takes unfair advantage of Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer USES
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      39A
      Many Falcons fans Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATLANTANS
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      41A
      Top of a range Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CREST
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      42A
      Choice on a ballot option Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer YES
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      43A
      Overthrow, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERR
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      44A
      Rise suddenly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOAR
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      45A
      See the note at 23-Across Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FROMTHECLUES
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      50A
      Woman in charge Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MATRON
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      53A
      Two-bit writer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HACK
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      54A
      Columnist Hentoff Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NAT
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      55A
      Spiky plant Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALOE
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      56A
      Extremely haggard Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GAUNT
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      58A
      “Bus Stop” creator Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INGE
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      59A
      Pop music’s Turner Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TINA
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      60A
      Advances gradually Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EDGES
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      61A
      Feel the heat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MELT
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      62A
      Item on a to-do list Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TASK
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      64A
      Top corp. title Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PRES
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      Down

      1D
      Wash up against Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LAPAT
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      3D
      Sine qua nons Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ESSENTIALS
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      4D
      Disintegrate Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROT
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      5D
      Solid, gas, plasma or liquid Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PHASE
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      6D
      Appropriate Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RIGHT
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      7D
      What I can be Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONE
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      8D
      Declined in quality Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WORSENED
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      9D
      Kathy of “Titanic” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BATES
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      10D
      It’s a scorcher Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IRON
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      11D
      Monopoly payment Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RENT
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      12D
      Calendar units Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DAYS
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      14D
      Sphere of influence Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REALM
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      20D
      Informal discussion Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHAT
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      22D
      Lateral mover Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CRAB
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      24D
      Land in Rome Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TERRA
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      25D
      Floor decor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TILES
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      28D
      Person who’s homeward bound Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BASERUNNER
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      29D
      Beehive State natives Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UTES
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      30D
      Robin’s retreat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEST
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      31D
      Wow a comedy club audience Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLAY
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      32D
      High-flying toy Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KITE
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      33D
      Bracelet bit Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHARM
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      34D
      Zillions of years Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EON
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      35D
      In the country Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RURAL
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      37D
      “The ballot is ___ than the bullet”: Lincoln Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STRONGER
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      40D
      Pupil of Seneca Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NERO
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      41D
      Barnyard strutter Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COCK
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      44D
      Sunnis or Shiites, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SECTS
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      45D
      Sideshow performer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FREAK
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      46D
      Some mob enforcers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer THUGS
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      47D
      BVD competitor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HANES
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      48D
      Postal service symbol Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAGLE
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      49D
      Doesn’t delete Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STETS
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      50D
      Damon with Golden Globes Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MATT
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      52D
      Hauling units Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TONS
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      57D
      Alarums and excursions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADO
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      58D
      Little rapscallion Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IMP
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Some mob enforcers” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 19 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: THUGS.

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