“Decorative design”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Decorative design”, last seen on May 9, 2026.

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M???F

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

MOTIF

The answer to “Decorative design” is MOTIF

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PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Decorative design” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOTIF — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with F.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Decorative design”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Decorative design” is MOTIF — a 5-letter across entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MOTIF has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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