Crossword clue
“Noted defector of 1961”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
NUREYEVLetters7
Starts withN
Ends withV
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Noted defector of 1961” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with N and ends with V, 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 “Noted defector of 1961” clue?+
The answer is NUREYEV (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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