“___ Moines”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “___ Moines”, last seen on May 27, 2026.

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D?S

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

DES

The answer to “___ Moines” is DES

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PublishedMay 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “___ Moines” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DES — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

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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Past appearances of “___ Moines”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “___ Moines”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “___ Moines” is DES — a 3-letter down entry from the May 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DES has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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