WSJ Crossword August 18 2025 Answers (8/18/25)

Our WSJ Crossword August 18, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience. The puzzles are created by a team of skilled constructors and are known for their clever clues, intricate wordplay, and challenging themes. The WSJ Crossword is published daily and offers solvers the opportunity to exercise their minds while enjoying a classic form of entertainment.

WSJ Crossword August 18, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 8/18/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Some passport stamps
6A	Spanish appetizer
10A	He/him/___
13A	Subject of many arias
14A	Wedge for an iced tea glass
15A	Bird that lays green eggs
16A	Beverage brand for the lactose intolerant
18A	Broadcast
19A	Put a stop to
20A	Where a camel stores its fat
21A	Barista’s creation
23A	Go boating
25A	Crustacean that wears another sea creature on its back
28A	Billionaire’s accumulation
30A	Have dinner at midnight, say
31A	Drops the ball
32A	Smidgen
33A	So far
34A	Teenage crush
39A	Greek letter that looks like a trident
42A	“What __ you saying?”
43A	Bed with slatted sides
46A	Ottawa’s province
49A	“Squid Game” or “Itaewon Class,” e.g.
51A	Pastel color for a nursery
53A	Chef’s sprinkle
55A	Get the word out?
56A	Yemeni port south of Sana’a
58A	Moo goo ___ pan
59A	“That’s right”
60A	Trial run for a new restaurant, and what 16-, 25-, 34- and 51-Across all have
64A	Hesitant sound
65A	Fencing swords
66A	React to a cringey joke
67A	U-turn from NNW
68A	Band named for a mythical river
69A	Take the wheel
1D	Bouquet holders
2D	“Wow...just wow”
3D	Army enlistee
4D	Boat made of gopher wood
5D	Informal get-together
6D	Adagio or allegro, e.g.
7D	“___ the only one?”
8D	Campaign pro, for short
9D	Jewelry worn close to the ground
10D	Martian weapon in “The War of the Worlds”
11D	Copy
12D	Guaranteed winner
14D	Tissue-bathing fluid
17D	Expel from power
22D	Oft-torn knee part, for short
24D	Play an IRL fantasy game
26D	“Heart of Gold” singer Young
27D	Cat, in Colombia
29D	Baton Rouge sch.
32D	“Ciao!”
35D	Twosome
36D	“No ___!” (“Sure thing!”)
37D	TiVo predecessor
38D	Significant periods
39D	Fried chicken chain founded in Louisiana
40D	Noisy sleepers
41D	“Guilty as charged!”
44D	“Just think...”
45D	Tightrope walker’s skill
47D	Paid spots
48D	Candy brand with orange wrappers
49D	“Well deserved!”
50D	Like bass voices
52D	Balloon material
54D	Chinese zodiac feline
57D	Front page material
61D	Make a choice
62D	Tina of “30 Rock”
63D	Minor criticism

The WSJ Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in The Wall Street Journal newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its challenging difficulty level, clever wordplay, and witty themes.

The WSJ Crossword was first introduced in 2008, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts around the world. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

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