Crossword clue

“Target of a spring search”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
EASTEREGG
Letters9
Starts withE
Ends withG
Vowels4

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The clue “Target of a spring search” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with G, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Target of a spring search” clue?+

The answer is EASTEREGG (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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