Crossword clue

““The A.B.C. Murders” sleuth”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
POIROT
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 22, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue ““The A.B.C. Murders” sleuth” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with T, 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 A.B.C. Murders” sleuth” clue?+

The answer is POIROT (6 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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