USA TODAY Crossword · 39-Down · 4 letters
"El perro" painter Francisco USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026
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This Spanish artist also created the Black Paintings.
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The artwork title and the given name Francisco point to Francisco Goya. Because the clue supplies his first name, the grid needs his four-letter surname, GOYA.
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A quoted artwork title plus the artist's given name asks for the surname.
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Francisco Goya was the Spanish painter responsible for the work commonly known as “The Dog” or “El perro.”
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39-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 20, 2026.
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