Crossword clue
“Maroon”
This clue appeared as 63-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
STRANDLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Maroon” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Maroon” clue?+
The answer is STRAND (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 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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