Crossword clue

“Garlic spreads”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AIOLIS
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 23, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Garlic spreads” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, 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 “Garlic spreads” clue?+

The answer is AIOLIS (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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