Crossword clue

““Able was I ___ I saw Elba””

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
ERE
Letters3
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue ““Able was I ___ I saw Elba”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the ““Able was I ___ I saw Elba”” clue?+

The answer is ERE (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on June 1, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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