What is the answer to "Prickly shrub" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Prickly shrub" is BRIAR (5 letters).

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Prickly shrub WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 25, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Prickly shrub” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

BRIAR

5 letters · Down · last seen October 25, 2026

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