What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Actors McKellen and McShane" from August 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Actors McKellen and McShane”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IANS

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Actors McKellen and McShane” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Actors McKellen and McShane” clue?+

The answer is IANS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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