Crossword clue

“Songwriter/satirist Tom who taught math at MIT”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LEHRER

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withR

Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Songwriter/satirist Tom who taught math at MIT” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with R.

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What is the answer to the “Songwriter/satirist Tom who taught math at MIT” clue?+

The answer is LEHRER (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 1, 2026.

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