Crossword clue
“State capital on the Missouri River”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PIERRELetters6
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “State capital on the Missouri River” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 15, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “State capital on the Missouri River” clue?+
The answer is PIERRE (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 15, 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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