“Mystery author Stout”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mystery author Stout”, last seen on October 6, 2026.

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R?X

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

REX

The answer to “Mystery author Stout” is REX

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PublishedOct 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Mystery author Stout” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REX — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with X.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Mystery author Stout”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mystery author Stout” is REX — a 3-letter down entry from the October 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

REX has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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