Crossword clue

“Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ROOTY

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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