“Fragrant compound”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Fragrant compound”, last seen on July 29, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ESTER

The answer to “Fragrant compound” is ESTER

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Fragrant compound” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESTER — a 5-letter word that begins with E 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 “Fragrant compound”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Fragrant compound” is ESTER — a 5-letter across entry from the July 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ESTER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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