“Birds originally appeared during it”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Birds originally appeared during it”, last seen on June 6, 2026.

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J??????C

A 8-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

JURASSIC

The answer to “Birds originally appeared during it” is JURASSIC

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PublishedJun 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Birds originally appeared during it” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is JURASSIC — a 8-letter word that begins with J and ends with C.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Birds originally appeared during it”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Birds originally appeared during it” is JURASSIC — a 8-letter down entry from the June 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

JURASSIC has 8 letters — 3 vowels and 5 consonants.

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