What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Inventor Whitney" from June 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Inventor Whitney”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ELI

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 29, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Inventor Whitney” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Inventor Whitney” clue?+

The answer is ELI (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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