What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Centipede creator" from June 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Centipede creator”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ATARI

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withI

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Centipede creator” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Centipede creator” clue?+

The answer is ATARI (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 23, 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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