What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Lear’s middle child" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lear’s middle child”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

REGAN

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Lear’s middle child” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lear’s middle child” clue?+

The answer is REGAN (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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