River past Memphis crossword clue
36 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 8, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “River past Memphis” is NILE. It appears as 36 Across 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 left to right from row 7, column 12 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 N and ends with E, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down 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 NILE:
- Egypt dividerAug 3, 2026
- View from LuxorJun 4, 2026