Our WSJ Crossword Hints for July 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, July 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 7/25/26. 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. Biting
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6A. EMT's skill
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9A. “Oh ___, I’m on My Way” (“Porgy and Bess” song)
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13A. A million times mega-
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17A. Old copier
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18A. Make, in math
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19A. “Freeze the Feeling” brand
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20A. Draconian
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21A. Counterfeit chrysalises?
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23A. Karmann ___ (old VW)
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24A. Went stratospheric
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25A. Criminal patterns, for short
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26A. Flatten, in a way
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27A. Architectural dome in mint condition?
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29A. Has no talent for
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31A. Takes second, say
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32A. Radio host and musician John
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35A. Ancient Jewish ascetics
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37A. Painting style with clearly defined shapes
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41A. Horse play?
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43A. Monster flying over Kyushu
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45A. Flapjack flipper
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46A. Laid-back greeting?
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50A. Castle barriers
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52A. Rod at a pig roast
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53A. Source of a draft
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54A. Catlike
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55A. Vette, e.g.
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56A. Dedicated lines
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57A. Bad etiquette in poker
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59A. Cunning
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60A. George Eliot protagonist
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63A. Butler of fiction
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64A. Muffles
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65A. Seen enough
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66A. University of Florida athletes
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68A. Streisand title role
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69A. Coach of the fictional AFC Richmond
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72A. Alternative to NYSE or Rx
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73A. Outfits
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74A. “My Eyes Adored You” singer Frankie
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75A. "___ Maria"
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76A. Fingerprint feature
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78A. “Careless Hands” singer Mel
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79A. Runny chili, say?
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81A. Overshadowed
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83A. Grant
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85A. Base address
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86A. 186-year-old New Orleans restaurant
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88A. Problems for musicians
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92A. Big 12 team in Salt Lake City
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93A. Spain’s currency before 2002
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95A. Spike Lee biopic
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97A. Bellhop at a romantic retreat?
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101A. "Break Your Heart" singer Cruz
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102A. Big brouhaha
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105A. Pests on 116-Across
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106A. Lyra's brightest star
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107A. One of three choices in a shell game?
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109A. Actors Chris and Sean
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110A. “Idylls of the King” character
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111A. Prefix with sac or raptor
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112A. Deal maker
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113A. Make out, in Manchester
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114A. Call at first
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115A. Worker in an orchard
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116A. Garden flowers
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1D. Kind of radio
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2D. Bye now!
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3D. Outback strutters
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4D. Alternative to Bowser
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5D. Noisy Hasbro toy
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6D. Some roasters
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7D. April 1 doings
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8D. Court matter
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9D. Ready for filming, perhaps
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10D. Advil target
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11D. Low dams
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12D. Scarcity
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13D. Old drum kits
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14D. Spain’s currency after 2002
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15D. Casting need
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16D. 'M*A*S*H' star
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20D. Might have, casually
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22D. Michael of "Shrinking"
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24D. Steep slopes
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27D. Rapids transit?
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28D. Like some beer and bread
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29D. Feng __
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30D. Wait on
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32D. Lab work
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33D. Evenly matched
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34D. Primer layer of paint?
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36D. Euphemism for “hell”
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38D. 1802 founding of a chemical company?
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39D. Move gracefully
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40D. Foodie
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42D. Web, at times
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44D. Christmas music
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47D. Showbiz “grand slams”
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48D. Handle pressure poorly
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49D. Completely
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51D. "___ Maria"
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55D. Fanatic followings
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58D. Horton heard one
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59D. Holster holder
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60D. Very much
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61D. Departs from the script
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62D. Narrow inlet
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64D. Skin layer
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65D. Album that included “Yesterday”
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66D. Israel's Meir
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67D. Peach State capital, familiarly
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68D. Easily handled, as a sailboat
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69D. Torque symbol
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70D. Scorch
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71D. Caravan destinations
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73D. Hail Mary instruction
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74D. 'Wheel of Fortune' purchase
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77D. Buttress’s job
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78D. Reacts to a scare
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79D. Navigation aid
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80D. Evian et Perrier
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82D. Catches flies, say
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84D. Tart drink
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87D. Spots for pots
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89D. On the move
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90D. Band aide
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91D. Tried to get home, maybe
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94D. "Gladiator" setting
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96D. Back biter
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97D. Ballpark souvenirs
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98D. Ready for customers
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99D. “Actually, that’s wrong”
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100D. Cry of relief
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102D. Las Vegas WNBA team
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103D. Book that takes place on Arrakis
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104D. Makes a choice
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107D. Rowdy crowd
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108D. Sense of self
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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