Crossword clue
“Starchy side dish cooked in broth”
This clue appeared as 36-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
RICEPILAFLetters9
Starts withR
Ends withF
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Starchy side dish cooked in broth” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with R and ends with F, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Starchy side dish cooked in broth” clue?+
The answer is RICEPILAF (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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