Corkscrews on tables, e.g.

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

Corkscrew-shaped pasta is commonly called fusilli, making “corkscrews on tables” an example of pasta.

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A bowl of spiral fusilli pasta

WSJ Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Corkscrews on tables, e.g. in the Wall Street Journal crossword is PASTA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 14-Across. 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.

Corkscrews on tables, e.g.” answer

PASTA (5 letters)

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What does PASTA mean?

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(noun)

  • a dish originally from Italy consisting of dough made from durum wheat, extruded or stamped into various shapes and cooked in boiling water, and typically served with a sauce

When else has “Corkscrews on tables, e.g.” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) PASTA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Corkscrews on tables, e.g.”?

The answer is PASTA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Corkscrews on tables, e.g.”?

5 letters: PASTA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 14-Across.

Can “Corkscrews on tables, e.g.” have a different answer?

Yes — Wall Street Journal 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 WSJ answers?

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