“Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers”, last seen on September 30, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ROOTY

The answer to “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers” is ROOTY

Letters5

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PublishedSep 30, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ROOTY — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with Y.

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 “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers” is ROOTY — a 5-letter down entry from the September 30, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ROOTY has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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