Crossword clue

“Largest continent”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ASIA
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Largest continent” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Largest continent” clue?+

The answer is ASIA (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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