Crossword clue

“Start of a lover’s verse”

This clue appeared as 64-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
ROSESARERED
Letters11
Starts withR
Ends withD
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 9, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Start of a lover’s verse” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 64-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with R and ends with D, 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 “Start of a lover’s verse” clue?+

The answer is ROSESARERED (11 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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