Crossword clue

“Inoculation recommended for older adults”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SHINGLESVACCINE
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 6, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Inoculation recommended for older adults” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Inoculation recommended for older adults” clue?+

The answer is SHINGLESVACCINE (15 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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