Elevator pioneer Otis Crossword Answer
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Elevator: lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
Pioneer: open up an area or prepare a way
Otis: United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
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“This instant!”
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Elevator pioneer Otis Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 6-letter answer to "Elevator pioneer Otis" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Elevator pioneer Otis" crossword clue is ELISHA . This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Elevator pioneer Otis" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 4, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
