Crossword clue

“Hall of Famer Ripken”

This clue appeared as 80-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
CAL
Letters3
Starts withC
Ends withL
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 31, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hall of Famer Ripken” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 31, 2026 as 80-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hall of Famer Ripken” clue?+

The answer is CAL (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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