Our WSJ Crossword Hints for July 21, 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, July 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 7/21/26. 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. Extra NHL periods
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4A. Hand-formed rock?
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8A. Remove from the will
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14A. Royal heir, often
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15A. Blows away
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16A. Clarke of Game of Thrones
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17A. Transmitter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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19A. Number of feet between baseball bases
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20A. Very, very old
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21A. Common car freshener scent
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22A. Gallagher of Oasis
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23A. Film used in lieu of a missing Tupperware lid
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28A. Show
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31A. Skinny 30-Down
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32A. Green org. since the 1970s
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33A. “The Little Mermaid” king
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35A. Gave up
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37A. Foes of clear-cutting
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39A. Consigliere’s organization
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41A. Pass
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42A. In the spirit of
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43A. Gas station store
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45A. Volcano of Mordor, in “LOTR”
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49A. Pooch who follows you from room to room
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52A. Tim McGraw hit “The Cowboy ___”
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53A. Pretentious manner
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54A. Conference programs
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57A. Is under no obligation to
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60A. “Star Trek” group, or a punny description of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across
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61A. It’s issued by an Amer. embassy
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62A. Friend
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63A. Diner dessert
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64A. Four-alarmers, say
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65A. Wise mentor he is
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66A. Tee preceder
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1D. Warren Commission subject
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2D. Canadian coin with a polar bear on the reverse
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3D. Moviegoer’s nonpareil
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4D. Destiny
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5D. “That’s game!”
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6D. Religious offshoots
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7D. Chastising sound
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8D. Refutation
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9D. “You got the wrong guy!”
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10D. Tough connective tissue
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11D. Soccer stadium cheer
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12D. Comic's asset
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13D. Dissenter’s vote
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18D. 1950s New York Philharmonic conductor Mitropoulos
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21D. They go into power outlets
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24D. Gonna soon
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25D. Wine list heading
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26D. One who might thrive in a banana republic?
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27D. Athlete’s protector
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29D. Hair conditioner kin
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30D. Neckwear item
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34D. Helping for a glutton, maybe
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36D. Losing ground, literally
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37D. Big name in nonstick pans
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38D. Shapely leg, in old slang
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39D. Dallas baller
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40D. Pub serving
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44D. They come from the heart
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46D. Strung out, say
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47D. Sultan Haitham’s subjects
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48D. Predicaments
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50D. Port of southwest Spain
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51D. Pico de ___
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55D. Coat expensively
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56D. Orinoco Flow singer
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57D. Crux of the matter
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58D. Night sch. course
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59D. Longoria of "Desperate Housewives"
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60D. Sister company of Zales
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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