Crossword clue

“Animal of the phylum Porifera”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SEASPONGE
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 5, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Animal of the phylum Porifera” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Animal of the phylum Porifera” clue?+

The answer is SEASPONGE (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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