Crossword clue
“American marsupial”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
POSSUMLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withM
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “American marsupial” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with M.
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What is the answer to the “American marsupial” clue?+
The answer is POSSUM (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 12, 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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