What is the answer to "Tree in the birch family" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Tree in the birch family" is ALDER (5 letters).

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Tree in the birch family WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 19, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Tree in the birch family” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ALDER

5 letters · Down · last seen July 19, 2026

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