“Sturdy wood”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sturdy wood”, last seen on July 23, 2026.

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O?K

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

OAK

The answer to “Sturdy wood” is OAK

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sturdy wood” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OAK — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Sturdy wood”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sturdy wood” is OAK — a 3-letter across entry from the July 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OAK has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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