What is the answer to "Wooden rod" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Wooden rod" is DOWEL (5 letters).

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Wooden rod WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 15, 2026 puzzle

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

Answer

DOWEL

5 letters · Down · last seen October 15, 2026

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