“Separate the grain from the chaff”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Separate the grain from the chaff”, last seen on July 17, 2026.

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T????H

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

THRESH

The answer to “Separate the grain from the chaff” is THRESH

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 17, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Separate the grain from the chaff” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is THRESH — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 “Separate the grain from the chaff”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Separate the grain from the chaff” is THRESH — a 6-letter across entry from the July 17, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

THRESH has 6 letters — 1 vowel and 5 consonants.

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