What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Castle barriers" from July 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Castle barriers”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MOATS

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 24, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Castle barriers” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Castle barriers” clue?+

The answer is MOATS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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