Crossword answer

ORSON

5 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 18, 2026

Letter pattern

ORSON

Starts with O, ends with N · 5 letters

Clues that lead to ORSON

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"Citizen Kane" director Welles5New York TimesAug 18, 2026 ___ Welles, director who was present both in front of and behind the camera in the movie "Citizen Kane"5Daily ThemedMar 12, 2026 Director Welles5Eugene ShefferFeb 17, 2026 Movie legend Welles5NewsdaySep 23, 2025 Hollywood icon whom Johnny (nearly uniquely) visited in his Tonight Show dressing room5NewsdayJun 14, 2025

About ORSON in crosswords

ORSON is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Citizen Kane" director Welles” in the New York Times crossword on August 18, 2026.

Every appearance of ORSON (13)

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Aug 18, 2026

"Citizen Kane" director Welles · New York Times · 43 Down

Mar 12, 2026

___ Welles, director who was present both in front of and behind the camera in the movie "Citizen Kane" · Daily Themed · 21 Across

Feb 17, 2026

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down

Jan 10, 2026

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Across

Sep 23, 2025

Movie legend Welles · Newsday · Down

Jun 14, 2025

Hollywood icon whom Johnny (nearly uniquely) visited in his Tonight Show dressing room · Newsday · Across

Apr 15, 2025

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down

Mar 13, 2025

Director Welles · New York Times · 50 Down

Feb 7, 2025

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Down

Feb 24, 2024

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down

Jun 23, 2022

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across

Jul 15, 2021

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down

May 22, 2020

Director Welles · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across

ORSON

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Every appearance of ORSON (13)