Crossword clue
“1917 newsmaker”
This clue appeared as 60-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LENINLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withN
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “1917 newsmaker” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with N.
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What is the answer to the “1917 newsmaker” clue?+
The answer is LENIN (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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