Crossword clue

“Follower of clues”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SLEUTH
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 22, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Follower of clues” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with H.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Follower of clues” clue?+

The answer is SLEUTH (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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