What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Aphrodite loved him" from June 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Aphrodite loved him”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ADONIS

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 24, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Aphrodite loved him” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 24, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, 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 “Aphrodite loved him” clue?+

The answer is ADONIS (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 24, 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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