Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 1, 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, October 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/1/26. 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. Field with many divisions?
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5A. It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table
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10A. Dropped the beat, perhaps
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14A. Online caveat
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15A. Name on “Frida” posters
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16A. WWII’s Ghost Army, e.g.
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17A. Thoughtful
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18A. Lab reward
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19A. Offensive, in a way
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20A. Reading and others, for short
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21A. Matisse or Rousseau
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22A. Cry from a fútbol commentator
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23A. Cloak-and-dagger org.
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24A. Text platform letters
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25A. High-level corp. position
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27A. La Brea goo
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29A. NCAA div. for Duke and Pitt
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30A. Prop for a magician
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31A. Daughter of Loki, in Norse myth
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32A. Double-helix stuff
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33A. State of eastern Brazil
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35A. "Knives Out" star de Armas
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37A. Heep of fiction
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39A. Continually
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40A. Ding or dent
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41A. Frog’s kin
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42A. Ye ___ Shoppe
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43A. Golden ratio symbol
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44A. Primordial soup
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45A. They gain followers
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47A. Bit of truth
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49A. Simple elegance
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51A. More sardonic
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54A. Ill humor
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55A. Hwys
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57A. Pioneering computer programmer Lovelace
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58A. Rescue by wrecker
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60A. Start a game of eight ball over
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62A. Loose-skinned mandarin orange
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64A. One way to be aware
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65A. Attempted
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66A. What gibberish makes
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67A. Fossilized, say
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1D. Unimpressive, in slang
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2D. Espresso diluted with hot water
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3D. Hairstyle named after a “Friends” character
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4D. Brewer’s supply
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5D. Inhaler user’s ailment
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6D. The 1918 Inverted Jenny and the like
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7D. Site of many a Scottish distillery
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8D. Supporting Actor nominee for “Lawrence of Arabia”
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9D. Local
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10D. Rx item
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11D. “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” author
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12D. Area for a seaside stroll
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13D. Xmas month
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23D. Baja tourist spot
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24D. Patio accessory for summer
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26D. Ruled by the wealthy
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28D. Cheering calls
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34D. Two-time Men’s Cricket World Cup champion
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36D. “Huh-uh”
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38D. Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers
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46D. Hero’s collection
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48D. Well shucks!
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49D. First half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles
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50D. Puzzle with pluses and minuses
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52D. Piano piece
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53D. Second half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles
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54D. Persia, nowadays
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56D. Largest of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides
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57D. Nick and Nora's pet
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59D. Unit of power
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61D. Numbered hwy.
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63D. Due + quattro
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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