Crossword clue

“"Citizen Kane" director Welles”

This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ORSON
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"Citizen Kane" director Welles” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Citizen Kane" director Welles” clue?+

The answer is ORSON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 18, 2026.

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