“Playwright Chekhov”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Playwright Chekhov”, last seen on June 4, 2026.

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A???N

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ANTON

The answer to “Playwright Chekhov” is ANTON

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PublishedJun 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Playwright Chekhov” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANTON — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with N.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Playwright Chekhov”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Playwright Chekhov” is ANTON — a 5-letter across entry from the June 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ANTON has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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