Crossword clue
“Beaver tail, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PASTRYLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Beaver tail, e.g.” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Beaver tail, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is PASTRY (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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