Veep after Humphrey WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? G
3 ? N
4 ? E
5 ? W
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      Hint 1

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      Think of the man who stood alongside a president known for a scandal.

      Hint 2

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      ????? is a surname, notably belonging to Spiro ?????, the 39th Vice President of the United States.

      Hint 3

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      The clue refers to the Vice President of the United States who served after Hubert Humphrey. Spiro ????? was the Vice President under President Richard Nixon, following Humphrey's term with President Lyndon B. Johnson.

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      1970s veep Spiro, Veep from 1969 to 1973

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Veep after Humphrey” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 31 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: AGNEW.

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