Turpentine tree

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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Clue explained

A larch is a coniferous tree whose resin has been used to make turpentine, so it fits the singular noun clue.

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Definition
A larch tree growing in a forest.

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The answer to “Turpentine tree” in the The Washington Post crossword is LARCH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 46-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Turpentine tree” answer

LARCH (5 letters)

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What does LARCH mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of LARCH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a coniferous tree with bunches of deciduous bright green needles, found in cool regions of the northern hemisphere. It is grown for its tough timber and its resin (which yields turpentine)

When else has “Turpentine tree” appeared?

The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 27, 2026 (most recent) → LARCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Turpentine tree”?

The answer is LARCH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Turpentine tree”?

5 letters: LARCH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 46-Down.

Can “Turpentine tree” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 27, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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