Crossword clue

“Asian spice obtained from a distinctly shaped fruit”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

STARANISE

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 14, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Asian spice obtained from a distinctly shaped fruit” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 14, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, 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 “Asian spice obtained from a distinctly shaped fruit” clue?+

The answer is STARANISE (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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