Bird on Canadian coins crossword clue
42 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 17, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Bird on Canadian coins” is LOON. It appears as 42 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 17, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Opposites Attract” by Hunter Murphy, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 9, column 11 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with L and ends with N, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer LOON:
- Bird on Canadian coinsAug 31, 2026
- Wailing water birdJul 11, 2026
- Diving birdMay 30, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword August 31, 2026answer was LOON