“Lion scion”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lion scion”, last seen on May 11, 2026.

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C?B

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

CUB

The answer to “Lion scion” is CUB

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PublishedMay 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lion scion” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CUB — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Lion scion”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lion scion” is CUB — a 3-letter down entry from the May 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CUB has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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