Bob's miserly employer in an 1843 novella Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bob's miserly employer in an 1843 novella” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 21, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
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EBENEZER is the answer to “Bob's miserly employer in an 1843 novella”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 8-letter answer that starts with E.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: BEREZENE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Mr. Scrooge”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Bob's miserly employer in an 1843 novella”?
EBENEZER, 8 letters.
When was “Bob's miserly employer in an 1843 novella” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with E.