Crossword clue

“She played Tubman to an Oscar nom”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERIVO
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “She played Tubman to an Oscar nom” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “She played Tubman to an Oscar nom” clue?+

The answer is ERIVO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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