Source of wisdom, some say crossword clue
43 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 22, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Source of wisdom, some say” is AGE. It appears as 43 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 22, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Share and Share Alike” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 9, column 14 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue gives an example and asks for the broader category it belongs to. The entry begins with A and ends with E, and contains 2 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. 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 AGE:
- Candle countAug 20, 2026
- “We Bring Good Things to Life” advertiser, onceJul 22, 2026
- RipenJul 21, 2026
- MaturityJun 25, 2026
- Historic periodJun 20, 2026
- Paleontology estimateJun 3, 2026
- Epoch divisionMay 21, 2026