What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Fur trader John Jacob ___" from June 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fur trader John Jacob ___”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ASTOR

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fur trader John Jacob ___” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fur trader John Jacob ___” clue?+

The answer is ASTOR (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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