“2023 crown recipient”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “2023 crown recipient”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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C?????S

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

CHARLES

The answer to “2023 crown recipient” is CHARLES

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PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “2023 crown recipient” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CHARLES — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “2023 crown recipient”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “2023 crown recipient” is CHARLES — a 7-letter down entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CHARLES has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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