What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Cherry discards" from October 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cherry discards”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STEMS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cherry discards” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cherry discards” clue?+

The answer is STEMS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 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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