“Shiny mineral”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shiny mineral”, last seen on June 11, 2026.

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M??A

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

MICA

The answer to “Shiny mineral” is MICA

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PublishedJun 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Shiny mineral” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MICA — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

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 “Shiny mineral”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shiny mineral” is MICA — a 4-letter down entry from the June 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MICA has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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