Crossword clue

“Cereal inspired by a cookie”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
OREOOS
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 2, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cereal inspired by a cookie” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cereal inspired by a cookie” clue?+

The answer is OREOOS (6 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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