“Dolley Madison’s maiden name”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Dolley Madison’s maiden name”, last seen on October 28, 2026.

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P???E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

PAYNE

The answer to “Dolley Madison’s maiden name” is PAYNE

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PublishedOct 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Dolley Madison’s maiden name” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PAYNE — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Dolley Madison’s maiden name”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Dolley Madison’s maiden name” is PAYNE — a 5-letter down entry from the October 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PAYNE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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