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Elsbeth S3E13 — Murder Six Across
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Elsbeth•Season 3•Episode 13

Murder Six Across

7.9/10 · 402 votesMar 12, 202643 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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After the famed editor of the daily puzzle is murdered at the annual crossword championship, Elsbeth infiltrates the world of elite puzzle solvers to find the champion who will do whatever it takes to win.

Directed byJohn Aronson
Written bySarah Beckett
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Carrie Preston

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Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce

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C.W. Wagner

Daniel K. Isaac

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Lieutenant Steve Connor

Carra Patterson

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Officer Kaya Blanke

Molly Price

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Episode Summary

"Murder Six Across" is episode 13 of Elsbeth season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 402 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by John Aronson and written by Sarah Beckett, it aired on March 12, 2026.

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