Crossword clue

“Meat-grading org.”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
USDA
Letters4
Starts withU
Ends withA
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Meat-grading org.” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Meat-grading org.” clue?+

The answer is USDA (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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