Crossword clue

““The Taming of the Shrew” setting”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PADUA
Letters5
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue ““The Taming of the Shrew” setting” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P 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 ““The Taming of the Shrew” setting” clue?+

The answer is PADUA (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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