“Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)”, last seen on September 1, 2026.

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A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

NOEL

The answer to “Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)” is NOEL

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PublishedSep 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOEL — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 “Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart)” is NOEL — a 4-letter down entry from the September 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NOEL has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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