What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Material for the Kon-Tiki raft" from June 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Material for the Kon-Tiki raft”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BALSA

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Material for the Kon-Tiki raft” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 11, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Material for the Kon-Tiki raft” clue?+

The answer is BALSA (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 11, 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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