“Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa”, last seen on July 22, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

MAORI

The answer to “Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa” is MAORI

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PublishedJul 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MAORI — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 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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What is the answer to “Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa” is MAORI — a 5-letter down entry from the July 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MAORI has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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