“Earthy pigment”

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

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S????A

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

SIENNA

The answer to “Earthy pigment” is SIENNA

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PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Earthy pigment” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SIENNA — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 “Earthy pigment”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Earthy pigment” is SIENNA — a 6-letter down entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SIENNA has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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