Centipede creator crossword clue
43 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 23, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Centipede creator” is ATARI. It appears as 43 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 23, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Partial Compensation” by Shmuel Schmell, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 9, column 4 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with A and ends with I, and contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ATARI:
- Arcade game pioneerAug 30, 2026
- Big name in video gamesAug 13, 2026
- Millipede makerJul 28, 2026
- Video game company named for a go termJul 21, 2026