Crossword clue

“Wheat product used for pasta”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SEMOLINA
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 10, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wheat product used for pasta” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wheat product used for pasta” clue?+

The answer is SEMOLINA (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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