Crossword clue

“Woods in pits”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OBOES
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Woods in pits” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 30, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O 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 “Woods in pits” clue?+

The answer is OBOES (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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