Crossword clue

“Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor””

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

CASEYSTENGEL

Letters12

Starts withC

Ends withL

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 30, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 30, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with C and ends with L, 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 “Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor”” clue?+

The answer is CASEYSTENGEL (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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