“Gin-flavoring fruit”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gin-flavoring fruit”, last seen on October 5, 2026.

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S??E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SLOE

The answer to “Gin-flavoring fruit” is SLOE

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PublishedOct 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gin-flavoring fruit” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLOE — a 4-letter word that begins with S 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 “Gin-flavoring fruit”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gin-flavoring fruit” is SLOE — a 4-letter down entry from the October 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLOE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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