Target for a Honeybee WSJ Clue

Are you lookin for a hint for the Target for a honeybee crossword puzzle clue?

This clue was last seen in the October 20, 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle.

The theme is Moon Mission.

The crossword puzzle was authored by Hanh Huynk.

With each crossword puzzle clue we provide gradual hints for the solution.  Each hint is designed to give you one letter of the solution at a time.

  • Hint #1: The first letter of the solution is revealed.
  • Hint #2: The last letter of the solution is revealed.
  • Remaining Hints: each letter of the solution in order.

The full solution will be at the bottom of the page.  If you only need a hint, make sure to not scroll to the bottom of the page.

Clue Details

Location: Top right of board

Clue Number: 8 Across

Solution Number of Letters: six

 

Hint #1

The first letter of the solution starts with “S”

“S” is the first letter for the 8 Down clue:

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If you only need a small hint, STOP HERE!

Go back to the crossword puzzle and try solving again.

 

Hint #2

The last letter of the solution ends with “N”

“N” is the first letter for the 13 Down clue:

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STOP HERE if you are ready to solve the answer yourself

 

 

Hint #3

The second letter starts with “T”

“T” is the first letter for the 9 Down clue:

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Hint #4

The third letter starts with “A”

“A” is the first letter for the 10 Down clue:

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Hint #5

The fourth letter starts with “M”

“M” is the first letter for the 11 Down clue:

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Hint #6

The fifth letter starts with “E”

“E” is the first letter for the 12 Down clue:

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This is the last hint before the solution.

 

 

Solution

The answer to the crossword clue: Target for a honeybee is

  • STAMEN