What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Sophocles play" from September 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sophocles play”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ELECTRA

Letters7

Starts withE

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 9, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sophocles play” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, 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 “Sophocles play” clue?+

The answer is ELECTRA (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 9, 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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