Crossword clue

“Balm additive”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ALOE
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Balm additive” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Balm additive” clue?+

The answer is ALOE (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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