Crossword clue

“Choral verse from Sophocles’ “Antigone””

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ODETOMAN
Letters8
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 17, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Choral verse from Sophocles’ “Antigone”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Choral verse from Sophocles’ “Antigone”” clue?+

The answer is ODETOMAN (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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