“Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)”, last seen on June 17, 2026.

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L??????Y

A 8-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

LANDLADY

The answer to “Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)” is LANDLADY

Letters8

DirectionAcross

PublishedJun 17, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LANDLADY — a 8-letter word that begins with L and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 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 “Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ethel Mertz on “I Love Lucy” (or the opposite of 38-Across?)” is LANDLADY — a 8-letter across entry from the June 17, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LANDLADY has 8 letters — 2 vowels and 6 consonants.

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