What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Comes out of one’s shell?" from May 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Comes out of one’s shell?”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MOLTS

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Comes out of one’s shell?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Comes out of one’s shell?” clue?+

The answer is MOLTS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 14, 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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