““Matilda” writer Roald”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““Matilda” writer Roald”, last seen on August 16, 2026.

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D??L

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

DAHL

The answer to ““Matilda” writer Roald” is DAHL

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PublishedAug 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue ““Matilda” writer Roald” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DAHL — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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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What is the answer to ““Matilda” writer Roald”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““Matilda” writer Roald” is DAHL — a 4-letter across entry from the August 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DAHL has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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