Crossword clue
“Writer Wiesel”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ELIELetters4
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Writer Wiesel” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Writer Wiesel” clue?+
The answer is ELIE (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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