Crossword clue

“Appearing mysteriously, maybe”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
OFUNKNOWNORIGIN
Letters15
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 20, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Appearing mysteriously, maybe” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with O and ends with N, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Appearing mysteriously, maybe” clue?+

The answer is OFUNKNOWNORIGIN (15 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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