Crossword clue

“McKellen of “X-Men””

This clue appeared as 61-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
IAN
Letters3
Starts withI
Ends withN
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “McKellen of “X-Men”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 61-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “McKellen of “X-Men”” clue?+

The answer is IAN (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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