“Home in the branches”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Home in the branches”, last seen on October 4, 2026.

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N??T

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

NEST

The answer to “Home in the branches” is NEST

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PublishedOct 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Home in the branches” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEST — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Home in the branches”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Home in the branches” is NEST — a 4-letter down entry from the October 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NEST has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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