Crossword clue

“South American barbecue”

This clue appeared as 100-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ASADO
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 31, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “South American barbecue” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 31, 2026 as 100-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “South American barbecue” clue?+

The answer is ASADO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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