“Wood for archery bows”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Wood for archery bows”, last seen on July 9, 2026.

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Y?W

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

YEW

The answer to “Wood for archery bows” is YEW

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PublishedJul 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Wood for archery bows” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is YEW — a 3-letter word that begins with Y and ends with W.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Wood for archery bows”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Wood for archery bows” is YEW — a 3-letter down entry from the July 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

YEW has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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