What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Banana throwaways" from July 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Banana throwaways”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PEELS

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Banana throwaways” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Banana throwaways” clue?+

The answer is PEELS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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