WSJ Crossword December 9 2025 Answers (12/9/25)

Our WSJ Crossword December 9, 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 December 9, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 12/9/25, 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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December 10 2025 Answers »

#	Clue
1A	Nasty buildup
5A	Dagger grips
10A	Fly catchers
14A	Declare false
15A	___ a time (individually)
16A	World War I spy Mata ___
17A	*Regular customers
19A	Very much
20A	Singer Lavigne
21A	Plastic used over a broken window, e.g.
23A	Deli loaf
24A	*Credit card option
26A	Misspeak, say
27A	Ref. book
28A	OpenAI CEO Altman
29A	___ in “apple”
30A	___ oil (varnish ingredient)
33A	Inflicted upon
37A	Company that pioneered color TV
38A	*Part of a model train set
40A	Gun, as an engine
41A	Type of toast
43A	Time toggle
44A	Brian of Roxy Music
45A	Poetic sphere
47A	Chinese zodiac animal
49A	Righteous Babe Records founder DiFranco
50A	*V constituent
55A	Dr.’s study
56A	Simple wind instruments
57A	Flip call
59A	Not barefoot
60A	“To be on the safe side,” like each starred answer
63A	Bulky book
64A	Pungent bulb
65A	Tabloid twosome
66A	Evening, in Arles
67A	Shrek creator William
68A	Insect repellent compound
1D	Outbreak-monitoring health agcy.
2D	It may have four legs
3D	Studio with a globe logo
4D	Fabric worker
5D	Southern capital city nickname
6D	Like Haydn’s Symphony No. 46
7D	Chow line?
8D	Lt. Yar of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”
9D	War horses
10D	Classic riddle question
11D	Like some kitchens
12D	Rodeo horse
13D	Hold to the fire
18D	Pleasant
22D	Sidestep, say
23D	Prepare for more fighting
25D	Gear for a diver
31D	___ de plume
32D	Enter the NFL draft, e.g.
34D	Romantic ideal
35D	Middle orange avenue in Monopoly
36D	Egg-shaped
38D	Rap’s ___ B
39D	Great, in Great Britain
42D	Live-in student
46D	Bluegrass strings
48D	Typical high schooler
50D	Operating outlay
51D	“Gesundheit” preceder
52D	Grammy winner Judd
53D	Hollow-cheeked
54D	Davis of “Do the Right Thing”
58D	Caustic compound
61D	You, in Paris
62D	CPR expert

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.

One of the unique features of the WSJ Crossword is its emphasis on finance and business-related themes. The puzzle often includes clues and answers related to the world of economics, investing, and business news.

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