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“Knives Out” director Johnson WSJ Crossword Clue

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Answer RIAN
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Puzzle WSJ Crossword - September 14 2026
Answer RIAN
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Puzzle WSJ Crossword - July 17 2026
Answer RIAN
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Puzzle WSJ Crossword - June 3 2026
Answer RIAN
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Puzzle WSJ Crossword - April 4 2026
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "“Knives Out” director Johnson" is RIAN.
The clue refers to the director of the film 'Knives Out,' whose name is Rian Johnson. This is a straightforward trivia clue where knowledge of film directors is required.
Rian is a given name, notably borne by the director Rian Johnson.
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The clue ““Knives Out” director Johnson” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 14 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: RIAN.

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