“Salt or smoke, say”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Salt or smoke, say”, last seen on July 31, 2026.

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C??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

CURE

The answer to “Salt or smoke, say” is CURE

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Salt or smoke, say” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CURE — a 4-letter word that begins with C 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 “Salt or smoke, say”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Salt or smoke, say” is CURE — a 4-letter across entry from the July 31, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CURE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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