Crossword clue

“Anise-flavored Greek liqueur”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OUZO
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withO
Vowels3

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The clue “Anise-flavored Greek liqueur” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Anise-flavored Greek liqueur” clue?+

The answer is OUZO (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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