Crossword clue

“Home in the branches”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NEST
Letters4
Starts withN
Ends withT
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Home in the branches” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with T.

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What is the answer to the “Home in the branches” clue?+

The answer is NEST (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 4, 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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