“Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood”, last seen on August 11, 2026.

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A 12-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

SMOKINGWINGS

The answer to “Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood” is SMOKINGWINGS

Letters12

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMOKINGWINGS — a 12-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 9 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 “Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Slow-cooking drumettes over apple wood” is SMOKINGWINGS — a 12-letter across entry from the August 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SMOKINGWINGS has 12 letters — 3 vowels and 9 consonants.

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