“Polite way to eat udon, in Japan”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Polite way to eat udon, in Japan”, last seen on July 26, 2026.

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S???P

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

SLURP

The answer to “Polite way to eat udon, in Japan” is SLURP

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Polite way to eat udon, in Japan” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLURP — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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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What is the answer to “Polite way to eat udon, in Japan”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Polite way to eat udon, in Japan” is SLURP — a 5-letter across entry from the July 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLURP has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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