What is the answer to "Playwright Chekhov" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Playwright Chekhov" is ANTON (5 letters).

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Playwright Chekhov WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ANTON

5 letters · Across · last seen June 4, 2026

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