WSJ Crossword February 5 2026 Answers (2/5/26)

Our WSJ Crossword February 5, 2026 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 February 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 2/5/26, 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	*He seeks romance, but only finds platonic friendship
5A	“Nobody needed to know that!”
8A	Poinsettia’s “petal,” really
13A	Substandard
15A	Pyramid-shaped Vegas hotel
16A	Consequently
17A	Jump by a snowboarder
18A	Sports legend from Três Corações
19A	Maisie Williams’s “Game of Thrones” role
20A	Minuscule
21A	Thus far
23A	*He has a reputation for being handy and reliable
25A	Specialty
29A	Hacker’s output?
33A	Summer coolers, for short
36A	Merrily play
38A	Full of suspense
39A	*He wears a mask and robe in Nintendo games
40A	Scapegoat, or a hint to the starred answers
42A	Expression of affection, in texts
43A	Goblet-tapping sound
45A	Far from convincing
46A	Prom rental
47A	Shed for winter fishers
49A	“Gotcha”
51A	“Slow Churned” brand
53A	Receipt figure
57A	“___ be great!”
60A	*He thinks he’s very clever and tries to seem smarter than everyone else
64A	Eaten up
65A	Kind of cuisine or couture
66A	Villainous expressions
68A	Zeal
69A	Harmonica predecessors
70A	Houdini’s real surname
71A	“Star Trek” sequel, familiarly
72A	Black stone
1D	Basic smoke detectors
2D	2026 Winter Games host
3D	Rush carelessly
4D	Jargon ending
5D	See the sights
6D	“Holy ___!”
7D	Collar attachment
8D	Smashed
9D	Eliminate as a possibility
10D	Car bar
11D	Element of change?
12D	War loser, probably
13D	California wine valley
14D	Fed. property overseer
22D	Bit of bickering
24D	Mystical practices
26D	Sly
27D	Green feature
28D	Astronaut Ochoa
30D	Speed of a steed
31D	Home of “The Bear”
32D	River that Milton called “the flood of deadly hate”
33D	Piedmont wine region
34D	Smart
35D	Last word of a seasonal song
37D	Nigerian ethnic group and language
41D	Forcefully throw, in Gen Z slang
44D	Depressed areas
48D	Milk dispensers
50D	Enclosed area in a city park
52D	Searched thoroughly
54D	Hoity-___
55D	Building add-on
56D	Without
57D	Warming in relations
58D	Pika’s cousin
59D	Carmaker based in Bavaria
61D	“The Brothers Karamazov” brother
62D	Name names
63D	Seasonal worker
67D	Shine, in brand names

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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