Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo ___ crossword clue
57 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 8, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo ___” is ABE. It appears as 57 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 8, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Sad to Say” by Lynn Lempel, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 12, column 13 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 E, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ABE:
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- Bearded prezJun 25, 2026
- 1860s presidential nicknameJun 22, 2026
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