“Rice alternative”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rice alternative”, last seen on September 15, 2026.

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Q????A

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

QUINOA

The answer to “Rice alternative” is QUINOA

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PublishedSep 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rice alternative” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is QUINOA — a 6-letter word that begins with Q and ends with A.

This answer contains 4 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 “Rice alternative”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rice alternative” is QUINOA — a 6-letter down entry from the September 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

QUINOA has 6 letters — 4 vowels and 2 consonants.

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