Crossword clue
“Stripe-shirted character found in kids’ books”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WALDOLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Stripe-shirted character found in kids’ books” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Stripe-shirted character found in kids’ books” clue?+
The answer is WALDO (5 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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