“City of central Illinois”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “City of central Illinois”, last seen on July 12, 2026.

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P????A

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

PEORIA

The answer to “City of central Illinois” is PEORIA

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “City of central Illinois” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PEORIA — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with A.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 2 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 “City of central Illinois”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “City of central Illinois” is PEORIA — a 6-letter across entry from the July 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PEORIA has 6 letters — 4 vowels and 2 consonants.

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