Crossword clue

“Covens of witchy quails?”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
SPELLINGBEVIES
Letters14
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 20, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Covens of witchy quails?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 20, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Covens of witchy quails?” clue?+

The answer is SPELLINGBEVIES (14 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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