Our WSJ Crossword Hints for August 25, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a 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 Hints, August 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 8/25/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Totally amazed
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5A. College applicant's composition
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10A. First baseman in a famous comedy routine
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13A. Loses color
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15A. Leaves flabbergasted
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16A. Cut with an ax
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17A. 16th book in a Sue Grafton series
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19A. Japan's currency
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20A. 1972 Bill Withers song
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21A. Chums
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22A. Animal sacred to Hindus
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23A. Religion with Five Pillars
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26A. Cpls.' superiors
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28A. H.S. course where “con” means “with”
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32A. Deli sandwich
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33A. Language suffix
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34A. Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the world
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35A. Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson
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36A. Ice Spice or Cardi B
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38A. 'Yikes!'
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39A. New version of a show
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41A. What a valet returns
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42A. Cheese often baked in puff pastry
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43A. Genre pioneered by Gucci Mane
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45A. Spotted
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46A. Spot of tea?
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47A. Smashing success
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48A. Hardness scale namesake
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50A. Cycling trip through scenic areas
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55A. "It just clicked!"
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56A. Metal pieces for swinging barn doors
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59A. Golden ratio symbol
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60A. Pasta sauce brand
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61A. Country west of Chad
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62A. Round Table title
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63A. Moral authority?
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64A. Scolding sounds
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1D. Phone installation
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2D. Cry like a banshee
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3D. Different
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4D. Actual
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5D. Channel with highlights
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6D. Bud supporter
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7D. "That's definitely true!"
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8D. Singer DiFranco
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9D. Letters on some luxury bags
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10D. “This meeting could have been through Zoom!”
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11D. Foot part
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12D. Has control over
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14D. Maker of Era speakers
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18D. Theater ticket info
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21D. Hunger indicator
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24D. Asparagus stalk
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25D. Evil villain's hideaway
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26D. Break off
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27D. "Don't just stand there!"
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28D. Pharaoh's symbol
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29D. Joe of "GoodFellas"
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30D. Oktoberfest keepsake
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31D. Promote aggressively
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32D. Feeling offended
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33D. Enjoy with gusto
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36D. Easy win
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37D. Middle X or O
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40D. Composer’s work
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42D. "Absolutely!"
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44D. Buffalo team
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45D. Many a 1960s protest
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47D. "That's kinda funny"
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48D. Travel book inserts
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49D. "Well, howdy!"
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51D. Othello antagonist
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52D. Genre for Jin and J-Hope
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53D. Fleece-lined footwear.
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54D. Really stink
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56D. Place for a mud wrap
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57D. Number before quattro
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58D. Soon-to-be alums
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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