Crossword clue
“WWII vessel that hints at each group of circled letters in this puzzle”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
UBOATLetters5
Starts withU
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “WWII vessel that hints at each group of circled letters in this puzzle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 11, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “WWII vessel that hints at each group of circled letters in this puzzle” clue?+
The answer is UBOAT (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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