“Maned beast”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maned beast”, last seen on October 1, 2026.

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L??N

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

LION

The answer to “Maned beast” is LION

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PublishedOct 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Maned beast” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LION — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with N.

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 “Maned beast”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maned beast” is LION — a 4-letter down entry from the October 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LION has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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