Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep"
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep" (5)
Answer
The answer to Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep" is Louis (5 letters).
Why does Louis fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep"' points to LOUIS, completing the name of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian best known for her roles on "Saturday Night Live," "Seinfeld," and "Veep." The clue specifically references "Veep," the HBO political satire where she starred as Vice President Selina Meyer, a role that earned her multiple Emmy Awards. Her hyphenated surname Louis-Dreyfus makes LOUIS the natural fill for this crossword blank.
What does Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Julia
proper noun
•a female given name
Dreyfus
proper noun
•a surname, part of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus's name
Veep
proper noun
•HBO comedy series about a fictional Vice President
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 2-down in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Louis mean?
noun
•Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.
•The louis d'or constitutionnel, a 24-livre gold coin issued by the First French Republic.
Origin of the word Louis
•origin: Old Frankish *Hlūdawīg
•period: 6th century
The name evolved from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior' and became the most popular royal name in French history, borne by 18 kings of France.
How to use Louis in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Louis.
•“Julia Louis-Dreyfus won multiple Emmy Awards for her brilliant portrayal of Selina Meyer in the HBO comedy series 'Veep'.”
•“King Louis XIV of France was known as the Sun King and ruled for over 70 years.”
•“My grandfather Louis was a carpenter who built beautiful furniture by hand.”
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- What is the answer to Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep"?
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
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- The answer has 5 letters: Louis.
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