Crossword clue
“Brilliant schemer”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MASTERMINDLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Brilliant schemer” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Brilliant schemer” clue?+
The answer is MASTERMIND (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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