What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Whence colonists came" from August 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Whence colonists came”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance

MOTHERCOUNTRY

Letters13

Starts withM

Ends withY

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 12, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Whence colonists came” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with Y, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Whence colonists came” clue?+

The answer is MOTHERCOUNTRY (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 12, 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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