“Soft mineral”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soft mineral”, last seen on May 9, 2026.

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T??C

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

TALC

The answer to “Soft mineral” is TALC

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Soft mineral” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TALC — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Soft mineral”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soft mineral” is TALC — a 4-letter across entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TALC has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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