Lake bordering four states crossword clue
32 Down · WSJ Crossword, July 8, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Lake bordering four states” is ERIE. It appears as 32 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 8, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Don't Give Up” by Joe Marquez, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 7, column 2 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 E and ends with E, and contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 ERIE:
- Lake south of Niagara FallsAug 27, 2026
- Southernmost Great LakeAug 21, 2026
- Keystone State portAug 11, 2026
- Sixth-largest lake in North AmericaJun 17, 2026
- County of northwest PennsylvaniaJun 2, 2026
- Lake that sounds mysteriousMay 30, 2026