What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "“Desire Under the Elms” protagonist" from July 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

““Desire Under the Elms” protagonist”

This clue appeared as 81-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EBEN

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue ““Desire Under the Elms” protagonist” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 81-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the ““Desire Under the Elms” protagonist” clue?+

The answer is EBEN (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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