What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Spiny flora" from August 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Spiny flora”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ALOES

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spiny flora” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spiny flora” clue?+

The answer is ALOES (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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