What is the answer to "Noted defector of 1961" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Noted defector of 1961" is NUREYEV (7 letters).

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Noted defector of 1961 WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 23, 2026 puzzle

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NUREYEV

7 letters · Down · last seen October 23, 2026

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