Crossword clue

“Rain and evaporation are part of it”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
WATERCYCLE
Letters10
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 6, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rain and evaporation are part of it” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with W and ends with E, 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 “Rain and evaporation are part of it” clue?+

The answer is WATERCYCLE (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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