“Smooth fruit”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Smooth fruit”, last seen on August 21, 2026.

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A 9-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

NECTARINE

The answer to “Smooth fruit” is NECTARINE

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PublishedAug 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Smooth fruit” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NECTARINE — a 9-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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 “Smooth fruit”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Smooth fruit” is NECTARINE — a 9-letter down entry from the August 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NECTARINE has 9 letters — 4 vowels and 5 consonants.

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