What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Colorful arc" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Colorful arc”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

RAINBOW

Letters7

Starts withR

Ends withW

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 27, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Colorful arc” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with W, 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 “Colorful arc” clue?+

The answer is RAINBOW (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 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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