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“Return home, as Columbus did”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Return home, as Columbus did”, last seen on June 13, 2026.

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S??????T

A 8-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer
SAILEAST

The answer to “Return home, as Columbus did” is SAILEAST

Letters8
DirectionDown
PublishedJun 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Return home, as Columbus did” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAILEAST — a 8-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 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 “Return home, as Columbus did”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Return home, as Columbus did” is SAILEAST — a 8-letter down entry from the June 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SAILEAST has 8 letters — 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

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