What is the answer to "Grass used to make high-quality paper" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Grass used to make high-quality paper" is ESPARTO (7 letters).

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Grass used to make high-quality paper WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 30, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ESPARTO

7 letters · Down · last seen October 30, 2026

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