“Columbus sponsor”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Columbus sponsor”, last seen on July 15, 2026.

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A 9-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

FERDINAND

The answer to “Columbus sponsor” is FERDINAND

Letters9

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Columbus sponsor” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FERDINAND — a 9-letter word that begins with F and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Columbus sponsor”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Columbus sponsor” is FERDINAND — a 9-letter across entry from the July 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FERDINAND has 9 letters — 3 vowels and 6 consonants.

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