Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Elizabeth Olsen is the actor who plays Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, in Marvel’s screen universe. She appears in several Marvel films and leads the series WandaVision, which uses familiar sitcom styles to explore Wanda’s grief and the life she has created around herself. Olsen is also known for work outside the superhero role, including the independent drama Martha Marcy May Marlene.
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The answer to “Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch” in the The Washington Post crossword is OLSEN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 67-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch” answer
OLSEN (5 letters)
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When else has “Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → OLSEN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch”?
The answer is OLSEN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch”?
5 letters: OLSEN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 67-Across.
Can “Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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