What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Political comedian Bill" from September 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Political comedian Bill”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MAHER

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 7, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Political comedian Bill” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Political comedian Bill” clue?+

The answer is MAHER (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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