“Explorer who named Louisiana”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Explorer who named Louisiana”, last seen on September 29, 2026.

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A 7-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

LASALLE

The answer to “Explorer who named Louisiana” is LASALLE

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DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Explorer who named Louisiana” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LASALLE — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Explorer who named Louisiana”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Explorer who named Louisiana” is LASALLE — a 7-letter across entry from the September 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LASALLE has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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