Crossword clue
“Shakespeare sprite”
This clue appeared as 6-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ARIELLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ARIEL | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| PUCK | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shakespeare sprite” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 15, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shakespeare sprite” clue?+
The answer is ARIEL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 15, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 15, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.