Skater Midori WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? I
2 ? T
3 ? O
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a groundbreaking figure in the world of icy elegance.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? is a surname of Japanese origin.

      Hint 3

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      The clue refers to Midori ???, a famous Japanese figure skater known for being the first woman to land a triple axel in competition. Her last name '???' is the answer.

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      Skater who lit the Olympic cauldron in 1998, She took silver to Yamaguchi’s gold in the 1992 Winter Games, "What was ___ think?", "Who am ___ question?", "How was ___ know?"

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Skater Midori” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 22 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ITO.

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