Crossword clue

“Tennis great Gibson”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
ALTHEA
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Tennis great Gibson” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 August 10, 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 “Tennis great Gibson” clue?+

The answer is ALTHEA (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 10, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for August 10, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.