Crossword clue

“Nicole Kidman’s co-star in 2001’s “Birthday Girl””

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

BENCHAPLIN

Letters10

Starts withB

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 22, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Nicole Kidman’s co-star in 2001’s “Birthday Girl”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with N, 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 “Nicole Kidman’s co-star in 2001’s “Birthday Girl”” clue?+

The answer is BENCHAPLIN (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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