Braying animal crossword clue
8 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 1, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Braying animal” is ASS. It appears as 8 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 1, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Final Notice” by Andrea Carla Michaels, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 10 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 A and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel 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. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ASS:
- BlockheadAug 12, 2026
- Pompous personJul 27, 2026
- Braying beastJul 21, 2026
- Pack animalJun 23, 2026
- Stupid jerkJun 2, 2026