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“"Citizen Kane" director Welles” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 18, 202643 Down5 letters
Answer
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5 letters · 43 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORSON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Citizen Kane" director Welles”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 18, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 18, 2026.

Crossing entries

Aug 18, 2026 grid
43ABoss (around)5 ltrs›45A1983 Eurythmics hit whose full title includes "(Are Made of This)"11 ltrs›48ASpies4 ltrs›54AT-shirt or blouse3 ltrs›56AIconic number from "The Phantom of the Opera" ... or an apt title for this puzzle15 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 12, 2026NYT Crossword4 Down•••••ORSONAug 18, 2026NYT Crossword43 Down•••••ORSON

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