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Ethan of the "Before" trilogy LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026
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Identity cue
He plays Jesse opposite Julie Delpy's Céline.
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The “Before” trilogy stars Ethan Hawke opposite Julie Delpy, so the clue asks for Ethan's five-letter surname, HAWKE.
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A first name plus a distinctive film-series credit identifies the actor's surname.
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Ethan Hawke is the actor who stars as Jesse in Richard Linklater's “Before” film trilogy.
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Selected clue in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 20, 2026.
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