Crossword clue
“Ingredient in flaky pie crusts”
This clue appeared as 17-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LARDLetters4
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ingredient in flaky pie crusts” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for July 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ingredient in flaky pie crusts” clue?+
The answer is LARD (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for July 8, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.