Crossword clue

“Larsson who wrote “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo””

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STIEG
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Larsson who wrote “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Larsson who wrote “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”” clue?+

The answer is STIEG (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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