Crossword clue
“Russian opposition leader Navalny”
This clue appeared as 54-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ALEKSEILetters7
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Russian opposition leader Navalny” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Russian opposition leader Navalny” clue?+
The answer is ALEKSEI (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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