“Whence colonists came”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Whence colonists came”, last seen on August 12, 2026.

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M???????????Y

A 13-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

MOTHERCOUNTRY

The answer to “Whence colonists came” is MOTHERCOUNTRY

Letters13

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Whence colonists came” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOTHERCOUNTRY — a 13-letter word that begins with M and ends with Y.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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 “Whence colonists came”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Whence colonists came” is MOTHERCOUNTRY — a 13-letter across entry from the August 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MOTHERCOUNTRY has 13 letters — 4 vowels and 9 consonants.

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