Our WSJ Crossword Hints for August 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 8/31/26. 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. Sound from a censor
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6A. Devil's domain
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10A. Whole kit and caboodle
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13A. "Bodak Yellow" rapper ___ B
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14A. Angelina of “Maleficent”
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15A. The Beatles’ “___ Loser”
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16A. Baptism ceremony
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18A. Many a time
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19A. Sounded sheepish
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20A. ___ Lama
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22A. Egg outline
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25A. Degree conferral ceremony
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28A. Floppy cap
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30A. Taylor-Joy of The Queen's Gambit
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31A. Londoner’s lang.
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32A. Sushi condiment
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36A. "Doggone!"
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40A. “Amen!” (and a homophonic hint to 16-, 25-, 50- and 61-Across)
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43A. Captain Hook's sidekick.
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44A. Deliberately taunted
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45A. George Gershwin's lyricist brother
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46A. Ski lift type
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48A. Oregon's capital
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50A. Coming-of-age ceremony
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56A. Prez’s subordinate
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57A. Balm-yielding plants
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58A. Dwelling
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60A. Drain of energy
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61A. Birthday ceremony
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67A. Middle of summer?
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68A. Goads on
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69A. Heated in the microwave, informally
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70A. Tofu source
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71A. Grandson of Adam and Eve
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72A. Holds onto
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1D. Stealthy inclusion in an email
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2D. ___-di-dah
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3D. Goof
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4D. Safe to consume
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5D. Site of a skewed tower
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6D. Accord or Civic
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7D. Quarterback Manning
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8D. Vietnam Memorial architect Maya
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9D. Gym session that may lead to sore quads
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10D. Garlicky spread
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11D. Hilarious, in texts
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12D. Language of many mottos
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14D. Do some heckling
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17D. Graffiti signature
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21D. Arcade game pioneer
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22D. Follows orders
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23D. Cobra’s poison
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24D. Join the debate
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26D. Blot gently
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27D. Come together
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29D. What the hand sign for peace might also mean
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33D. Plate appearance
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34D. “Outlander” network
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35D. Tuna variety
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37D. Nimble
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38D. One more than 29-Down
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39D. Philatelist’s specimen
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41D. "Capeesh?"
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42D. Hwys
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47D. Creamy soup
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49D. Many a Monopoly property
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50D. Diamond corners
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51D. San Antonio landmark
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52D. ___-turvy
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53D. Wind indicators
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54D. Fundamentals
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55D. Gardeners tool
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59D. Cold and damp
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62D. Catering container
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63D. "Where did ___ wrong?"
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64D. Scratch (out)
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65D. Workout unit
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66D. TV spots
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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