“Opener for Elton John?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opener for Elton John?”, last seen on July 14, 2026.

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S?R

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

SIR

The answer to “Opener for Elton John?” is SIR

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PublishedJul 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Opener for Elton John?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SIR — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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 “Opener for Elton John?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opener for Elton John?” is SIR — a 3-letter across entry from the July 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SIR has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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