Crossword clue
“Pocketful in a nursery rhyme”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
POSIESLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| POSIES | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| RYE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pocketful in a nursery rhyme” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, 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 “Pocketful in a nursery rhyme” clue?+
The answer is POSIES (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 5, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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