Cracked open Crossword Clue

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AJAR

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(adjective)
1. slightly open

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRACKED (adjective)
1. of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
2. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
OPEN (adjective)
1. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
2. not defended or capable of being defended
OPEN (verb)
1. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
2. spread out or open from a closed or folded state
OPEN (noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. where the air is unconfined

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Ajar
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RAJA

More WSJ Crossword (10/26/2026) Answers

Across

1. Sleeps in a tent

6. Fishhook feature

10. Highly collectible, perhaps

14. Beer with breweries in Hokkaido and Fukushima

15. On the open ocean

16. Comet competitor

17. Japanese camera brand

18. Property title

19. Possess

20. Drink end for lemon or lime

21. Creator of “The Dating Game” and “The Gong Show”

24. Former “SNL” cast member Jones

26. Thurman of “Kill Bill”

27. Best Actress nominee for “Elizabeth”

34. Brass or bronze

36. Equine controls

37. Take to court

38. Too tall tales

39. Book with a lock and key, maybe

40. Enjoy a restaurant meal

41. Distinctive time period

42. Not oblivious

43. Wiccan, for example

44. Bob Woodward’s journalism partner

47. Lincoln nickname

48. Pungent sushi bar condiment

51. American Red Cross founder

57. Whole bunch

58. Small town, informally

59. Cupcake decorator

60. Customary

62. Shallowest of the Great Lakes

63. Mets’ home stadium before Citi Field

64. Word with cotta or firma

65. Caboose’s position

66. Lend a hand

67. In shabby shape

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Down

1. Gondola’s course

2. Actor’s remark to the audience

3. Spells out

4. Noodle soup in Hanoi

5. Las Vegas nickname

6. Erykah with five Grammys

7. “Now wait ___!”

8. Smell strongly

9. “Tití Me Preguntó” singer

10. Wildly enthused

12. Sitar great Shankar

13. Former flames

22. ___-haw

23. Gremlins, Pacers and Hornets, e.g.

25. Vietnam neighbor

28. Prickly shrub

29. Pick up facts

30. Buenos ___

31. Endorsement on an online contract

32. Cat fish?

33. Driver’s ed student, typically

34. Phillies infielder Bohm

35. Italy’s currency before the euro

39. Socially inept

40. Spot for an invited speaker

42. “Dancing Queen” group

43. Meager pay, in slang

45. Of greater size

46. Binary system base

49. Scrabble set part

50. Tooth filling

51. “Good buddy,” and a hint to 21-, 27-, 44- and 51-Across

52. Item in a tackle box

53. Solo at the Met

54. Massage target

55. Lively Scottish folk dance

56. Snare

61. “Didn’t I tell you this would happen?”

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