“Deity worshiped by the Canaanites”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Deity worshiped by the Canaanites”, last seen on May 19, 2026.

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B??L

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

BAAL

The answer to “Deity worshiped by the Canaanites” is BAAL

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PublishedMay 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Deity worshiped by the Canaanites” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BAAL — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 “Deity worshiped by the Canaanites”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Deity worshiped by the Canaanites” is BAAL — a 4-letter down entry from the May 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BAAL has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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