“Asparagus stalk”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Asparagus stalk”, last seen on August 24, 2026.

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S???R

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SPEAR

The answer to “Asparagus stalk” is SPEAR

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PublishedAug 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Asparagus stalk” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPEAR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Asparagus stalk”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Asparagus stalk” is SPEAR — a 5-letter down entry from the August 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SPEAR has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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