Crossword clue

“Balls served with pita”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
FALAFEL
Letters7
Starts withF
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Balls served with pita” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with F and ends with L, 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 “Balls served with pita” clue?+

The answer is FALAFEL (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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