What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Of the system affecting instinct and mood" from May 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Of the system affecting instinct and mood”

This clue appeared as 84-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LIMBIC

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 9, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Of the system affecting instinct and mood” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 84-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Of the system affecting instinct and mood” clue?+

The answer is LIMBIC (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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