Crossword clue
“Ohioan who orbited Earth at age 40 and age 77”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GLENNLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ohioan who orbited Earth at age 40 and age 77” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 7, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ohioan who orbited Earth at age 40 and age 77” clue?+
The answer is GLENN (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 7, 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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