“Popular perennial”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Popular perennial”, last seen on October 29, 2026.

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A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

IRIS

The answer to “Popular perennial” is IRIS

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PublishedOct 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Popular perennial” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRIS — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

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 “Popular perennial”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Popular perennial” is IRIS — a 4-letter down entry from the October 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

IRIS has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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