“Wine barrel sediment”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Wine barrel sediment”, last seen on May 15, 2026.

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L??S

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

LEES

The answer to “Wine barrel sediment” is LEES

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PublishedMay 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Wine barrel sediment” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEES — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

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 “Wine barrel sediment”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Wine barrel sediment” is LEES — a 4-letter across entry from the May 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LEES has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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