Apples and oranges crossword clue
54 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 18, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Apples and oranges” is TREES. It appears as 54 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 18, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Not a Straight Answer” by Ella Dershowitz, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 11, column 1 of the 15×15 grid.
A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S. The entry begins with T and ends with S, and contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Thursday puzzles lean harder on misdirection, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer TREES:
- Grove growthsJul 6, 2026
- Apples and oranges, sayMay 15, 2026