Crossword clue
“Famous French filmmaker who was the son of a famous painter”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
JEANRENOIRLetters10
Starts withJ
Ends withR
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Famous French filmmaker who was the son of a famous painter” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 4, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with J and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Famous French filmmaker who was the son of a famous painter” clue?+
The answer is JEANRENOIR (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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