“Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes”, last seen on July 11, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

IRENE

The answer to “Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes” is IRENE

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PublishedJul 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IRENE — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes” is IRENE — a 5-letter across entry from the July 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

IRENE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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