Heavy-handed solution to a problem Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Heavy-handed solution to a problem last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BLUNTINSTRUMENT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BLUNTINSTRUMENT Heavy-handed solution to a problem (15) Wall Street Journal Oct 1, 2025
4% ANSWER Solution to a problem (6) (6) Mirror Classic Oct 3, 2025
3% LYE Caustic solution (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 17, 2025
3% SALINE Salty solution (6) Commuter Oct 2, 2025
2% ITSEASY "Not a problem!" (7) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
2% WEIGH Measure heaviness (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 17, 2025
2% TON Heavy weight (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 17, 2025
2% SOT Heavy drinker (3)
2% SUBMIT Hand in (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2025
2% PAWS Hands (4) The Atlantic Oct 9, 2025

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