Some salamanders crossword clue
53 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 8, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Some salamanders” is NEWTS. It appears as 53 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 8, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Sad to Say” by Lynn Lempel, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 11, column 15 of the 15×15 grid.
A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S. The entry begins with N and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel and 4 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 NEWTS:
- Small amphibiansJul 22, 2026