“Ransom note writer”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ransom note writer”, last seen on October 7, 2026.

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C????R

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

CAPTOR

The answer to “Ransom note writer” is CAPTOR

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Ransom note writer” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CAPTOR — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Ransom note writer”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ransom note writer” is CAPTOR — a 6-letter across entry from the October 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CAPTOR has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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