Mao ___-tung crossword clue
65 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 23, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Mao ___-tung” is TSE. It appears as 65 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 23, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Partial Compensation” by Shmuel Schmell, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 13, column 15 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 T and ends with E, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across 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 TSE:
- Mao ___-tungJul 14, 2026
- Mao follower?Jun 12, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 14, 2026answer was TSE