Crossword clue
“Lake that’s the source of the Mississippi”
This clue appeared as 17-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ITASCALetters6
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lake that’s the source of the Mississippi” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 30, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, 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 “Lake that’s the source of the Mississippi” clue?+
The answer is ITASCA (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 30, 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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