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“Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.”, last seen on May 20, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer
TROPE

The answer to “Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.” is TROPE

Letters5
DirectionAcross
PublishedMay 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TROPE — a 5-letter word that begins with T 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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What is the answer to “Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g.” is TROPE — a 5-letter across entry from the May 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TROPE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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