What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Olympic paddler" from July 31, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Olympic paddler”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

CANOEIST

Letters8

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 31, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Olympic paddler” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 31, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Olympic paddler” clue?+

The answer is CANOEIST (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 31, 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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