Curling need crossword clue
34 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 22, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Curling need” is STONE. It appears as 34 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 22, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Sitting Around” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 7, column 11 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with S and ends with E, 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. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer STONE:
- Backgammon pieceAug 14, 2026
- Masonry materialJul 29, 2026
- Michelangelo mediumJul 17, 2026