Crossword clue

“Nocturnal predator”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
OWL
Letters3
Starts withO
Ends withL
Vowels1

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The clue “Nocturnal predator” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with L.

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What is the answer to the “Nocturnal predator” clue?+

The answer is OWL (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 9, 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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