“Sound-based”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sound-based”, last seen on June 20, 2026.

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P????C

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

PHONIC

The answer to “Sound-based” is PHONIC

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedJun 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sound-based” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PHONIC — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with C.

This answer contains 2 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 “Sound-based”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sound-based” is PHONIC — a 6-letter across entry from the June 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PHONIC has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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