“Common car freshener scent”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Common car freshener scent”, last seen on July 20, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

PINE

The answer to “Common car freshener scent” is PINE

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Common car freshener scent” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PINE — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Common car freshener scent”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Common car freshener scent” is PINE — a 4-letter across entry from the July 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PINE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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