Portrayer of the good witch opposite Cynthia's wicked witch in "Wicked" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Portrayer of the good witch opposite Cynthia's wicked witch in "Wicked"” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 26, 2025? It has 6 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, OCTOBER 26, 2025
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ARIANA is the answer to “Portrayer of the good witch opposite Cynthia's wicked witch in "Wicked"”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 6-letter answer that starts with A.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IRAANA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Into You" singer Grande”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Portrayer of the good witch opposite Cynthia's wicked witch in "Wicked"”?
ARIANA, 6 letters.
When was “Portrayer of the good witch opposite Cynthia's wicked witch in "Wicked"” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 26, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with A.