“Tick’s tiny kin”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tick’s tiny kin”, last seen on July 3, 2026.

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M??E

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

MITE

The answer to “Tick’s tiny kin” is MITE

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PublishedJul 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Tick’s tiny kin” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MITE — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

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 “Tick’s tiny kin”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Tick’s tiny kin” is MITE — a 4-letter down entry from the July 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MITE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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