“Base for a statue”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Base for a statue”, last seen on May 18, 2026.

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P????H

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

PLINTH

The answer to “Base for a statue” is PLINTH

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PublishedMay 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Base for a statue” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PLINTH — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Base for a statue”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Base for a statue” is PLINTH — a 6-letter down entry from the May 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PLINTH has 6 letters — 1 vowel and 5 consonants.

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