Crossword clue
“Old-time trapper (or the opposite of 17-Across?)”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
MOUNTAINMANLetters11
Starts withM
Ends withN
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Old-time trapper (or the opposite of 17-Across?)” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 17, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with N, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Old-time trapper (or the opposite of 17-Across?)” clue?+
The answer is MOUNTAINMAN (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 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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