Lobed organ crossword clue
36 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 21, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Lobed organ” is EAR. It appears as 36 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Variety Pack” by Zhouqin Burnikel, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 7, column 13 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 R, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down 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 EAR:
- Word with drum or plugAug 31, 2026
- Anvil siteAug 27, 2026
- Stirrup siteAug 26, 2026
- Spot for an AirPodAug 16, 2026
- Knack for musicJul 26, 2026
- Canal siteJun 27, 2026