Crossword clue
“Franchise begun with 2008’s “Iron Man,” for short”
This clue appeared as 23-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
MCULetters3
Starts withM
Ends withU
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Franchise begun with 2008’s “Iron Man,” for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 4, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with U.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Franchise begun with 2008’s “Iron Man,” for short” clue?+
The answer is MCU (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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