“Castle barriers”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Castle barriers”, last seen on July 24, 2026.

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M???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

MOATS

The answer to “Castle barriers” is MOATS

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PublishedJul 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Castle barriers” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOATS — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

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 “Castle barriers”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Castle barriers” is MOATS — a 5-letter across entry from the July 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MOATS has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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