What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Vineyard-filled valley" from June 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Vineyard-filled valley”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LOIRE

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Vineyard-filled valley” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L 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 “Vineyard-filled valley” clue?+

The answer is LOIRE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 18, 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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