What is the answer to "Theorist with no sphere of influence?" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Theorist with no sphere of influence?" is FLATEARTHER (11 letters).

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Theorist with no sphere of influence? WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 12, 2026 puzzle

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FLATEARTHER

11 letters · Across · last seen October 12, 2026

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