“Inventor Howe”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Inventor Howe”, last seen on August 25, 2026.

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E???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

ELIAS

The answer to “Inventor Howe” is ELIAS

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DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Inventor Howe” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELIAS — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Inventor Howe”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Inventor Howe” is ELIAS — a 5-letter across entry from the August 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ELIAS has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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