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"Citizen Kane" director Welles Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Citizen Kane" director Welles featured in New York Times puzzle on October 12, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORSON.
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Crossword Answer For "Citizen Kane" director Welles:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ORSON "Citizen Kane" director Welles | (5) | New York Times | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 4% | HEARST "Citizen Kane" inspiration | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 4% | RKO "Citizen Kane" studio | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ABEL Kane and ____, novel | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 3% | LAW ___-abiding citizen | (3) | ||
| 3% | OHO "Well, well, well!" | (3) | LA Times Daily | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 3% | WELLES "Citizen Kane" director | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 2, 2025 |
| 3% | ROSEBUDWASHISSLED 'Citizen Kane' | (17) | Newsday | Sep 10, 2023 |
| 3% | FILMDEBUT ''Citizen Kane,'' for Orson Welles | (9) | Newsday | Oct 17, 2019 |
| 3% | ORSONWELLES 'Citizen Kane' director | (11) |
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Orson Welles was a legendary filmmaker known for directing the iconic movie "Citizen Kane." His innovative techniques revolutionized cinema. In the crossword world, "Orson" is a common clue hinting at this influential director.