Crossword clue
““The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” playwright”
This clue appeared as 14-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
INGELetters4
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue ““The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” playwright” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the ““The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” playwright” clue?+
The answer is INGE (4 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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