What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Renaissance song" from June 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Renaissance song”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

MADRIGAL

Letters8

Starts withM

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 2, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Renaissance song” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 2, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with L, 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 “Renaissance song” clue?+

The answer is MADRIGAL (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 2, 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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