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“Sean who played Samwise”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sean who played Samwise”, last seen on June 25, 2026.

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A???N

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer
ASTIN

The answer to “Sean who played Samwise” is ASTIN

Letters5
DirectionDown
PublishedJun 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sean who played Samwise” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ASTIN — 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 “Sean who played Samwise”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sean who played Samwise” is ASTIN — a 5-letter down entry from the June 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ASTIN has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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