What is the answer to "The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g." in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g." is ASSASSIN (8 letters).

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The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g. WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 23, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g.” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ASSASSIN

8 letters · Across · last seen June 23, 2026

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