Cherry discards crossword clue
53 Across · WSJ Crossword, October 2, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Cherry discards” is STEMS. It appears as 53 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “In the Pits” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 8, column 6 of the 21×21 grid.
A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S. The entry begins with S and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer STEMS:
- Sunflower supportersSep 21, 2026
- Cherry castoffsSep 1, 2026