What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Silk source" from May 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Silk source”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

COCOON

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 14, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Silk source” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with N, 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 “Silk source” clue?+

The answer is COCOON (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 14, 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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