Lake that’s the source of the Mississippi crossword clue
17 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 30, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Lake that’s the source of the Mississippi” is ITASCA. It appears as 17 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 30, 2026, a Saturday puzzle titled “Bread Shtick” by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz, and it fills 6 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 20 of the 21×21 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 I and ends with A, and contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. This weekend puzzle uses the largest grid 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 ITASCA:
- Minnesota countyJul 10, 2026