Crossword answer
RIOJA
5 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, July 19, 2026
Letter pattern
RIOJA
Clues that lead to RIOJA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Girl, in effect, over wine5Daily ExpressJul 19, 2026
Wine produced in northern Spain (5)5The SunJul 12, 2026
Lothario jauntily holds wine (5)5The SunJul 12, 2026
Wine-producing region in Spain (5)5The SunJun 14, 2026
Wine and port? Yes, in Germany (5)5The SunJun 14, 2026
Artist takes one old judge for wine5Daily ExpressMar 31, 2026
Red or white wine: red is odd, initially, certainly from Riesling grower?5The IndependentFeb 13, 2026
Perhaps red port city, German — yes5The IndependentJan 1, 2026
Spanish wine5The IndependentNov 25, 2025
Port in Germany? Why not wine?5The IndependentJan 16, 2024
About RIOJA in crosswords
RIOJA is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Girl, in effect, over wine” in the Daily Express crossword on July 19, 2026.
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Every appearance of RIOJA (13)
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Jul 19, 2026
Girl, in effect, over wine · Daily Express · 11 Across
Jul 12, 2026
Wine produced in northern Spain (5) · The Sun · 10 Across
Jul 12, 2026
Lothario jauntily holds wine (5) · The Sun · 10 Across
Jun 14, 2026
Wine-producing region in Spain (5) · The Sun · 18 Down
Jun 14, 2026
Wine and port? Yes, in Germany (5) · The Sun · 18 Down
Mar 31, 2026
Artist takes one old judge for wine · Daily Express · 18 Across
Feb 13, 2026
Red or white wine: red is odd, initially, certainly from Riesling grower? · The Independent · 2 Down
Jan 1, 2026
Perhaps red port city, German — yes · The Independent · 7 Down
Nov 25, 2025
Spanish wine · The Independent · 18 Across
Oct 12, 2025
Spanish wine · The Independent · 17 Down
Jul 27, 2024
Spanish wine · The Independent · 5 Down
Jun 23, 2024
Spanish wine · The Independent · 21 Down
Jan 16, 2024
Port in Germany? Why not wine? · The Independent · 24 Down