Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 10, 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 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/10/26. 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. One of many in a locker room
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8A. Offering from Google or Amazon
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14A. Contacted, in days gone by
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20A. Court shutout
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21A. Washes gently against
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22A. Salt for melting winter sidewalks
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23A. It was once the fourth-largest lake in the world
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24A. “The Power of Oat for Sensitive Skin” brand
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25A. Occupation in an O’Neill title
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26A. “Au Revoir les Enfants” director
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27A. Kendrick with 27 Grammys
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29A. Chocolate mousse quality
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31A. Ltr. accompaniers
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33A. Like a file sent by email
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36A. Frigate or freighter
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39A. Afgh. neighbor
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42A. Get back
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43A. Rids of parasites, as a puppy
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46A. Variety
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47A. Follow a pattern, maybe
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49A. Player in a cap with a compass rose over an S
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51A. Timber wolf
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52A. Sneak attack
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54A. 1990s dance craze
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56A. Seller with a site
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59A. Free of the bottom, as an anchor
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61A. Florida
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63A. Plow and plant again
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64A. “Hands off!”
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65A. Moderate
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66A. Search parties?
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68A. Island 18 miles off the Venezuelan coast
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70A. Adage
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72A. “Have a taste!”
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73A. Speedy segment of a game show
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77A. Fit for a queen
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79A. Stealthy assassin
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83A. Encroachment
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84A. Abscissa’s counterpart, in graphing
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86A. Parisian’s passion
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87A. Beautiful young men
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89A. Skin soother
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91A. Wings
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92A. Slick trick
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93A. Cherished
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95A. Goddess of the dawn
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97A. Acapulco uncle
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98A. Taxi rtes.
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99A. Fathering
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101A. Nocturnal flier
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103A. Like llamas
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105A. Magnificence
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107A. Nepal neighbor
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109A. Future frogs
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112A. Speeder from Moynihan Train Hall
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115A. The lawless Wild West, e.g.
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119A. Father of Horus
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120A. By far
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123A. 18th-century Russian ruler
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125A. Capital on Luzon
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126A. One having the write stuff?
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127A. Religious recluse
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128A. Hit-or-miss
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129A. Faltering condition
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130A. Less stressed
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1D. Poetry event
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2D. 60 minutos
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3D. Rugby ball shape
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4D. Kane’s portrayer
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5D. Ascetics of ancient Palestine
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6D. Food writer Drummond
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7D. Stop running
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8D. Cioppino bit
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9D. Kilauea spew
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10D. Sung show
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11D. Take advantage of
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12D. Dojo degree
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13D. Pantry purpose
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14D. Affectedly stylish
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15D. German city on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands
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16D. Whiskey choice
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17D. Ceviche juice
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18D. Guests’ guesses, in brief
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19D. Cozy places
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28D. Egyptian symbol of sovereignty
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30D. Empathetic words
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32D. Blondie drummer Burke
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34D. Lopez of Latin pop
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35D. Payer of a flat rate
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36D. Having millions of views, maybe
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37D. Send
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38D. Avoid, in a way
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40D. Range brand
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41D. Limestone landscapes
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43D. Knicks owner James
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44D. Pulitzer-winning critic Roger
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45D. Diet of ___ (assembly that put Martin Luther on trial)
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48D. Sushi condiment
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50D. Second chance in the courtroom
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51D. Days on earth
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53D. Prepare for planting, perhaps
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55D. Sandwich made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard
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57D. Waiting aid
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58D. Island in Greece’s Saronic Gulf
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60D. Way in
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62D. Subject for planning
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67D. Singer Smith of the Chantels
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69D. Menu choice for the goof-prone
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71D. Attended
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73D. Inventors of a sort
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74D. Helpful advice
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75D. Sales figure
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76D. Punish, in a way
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78D. Theoretical physicist George
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80D. Nick of “Lorenzo’s Oil”
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81D. Child in the kitchen
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82D. Fiery felony
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85D. Menace to Aussie livestock
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88D. Cliffside debris
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90D. Bufotoxin secreter
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94D. Oil source for oil paints
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96D. Brandy glass
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99D. Like bratty Brits
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100D. “That’s for sure!”
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102D. Start for rappers Wayne, Kim and Yachty
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104D. “Is that a challenge?”
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105D. Mast extension
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106D. Yogurt-based condiment
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108D. Scruffs
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109D. Big gobblers
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110D. Pronto, in a memo
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111D. Bedrock pet
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113D. Plumbing problem
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114D. Surname of a literary heroine
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116D. “Here ___ heavenly Paradises dwell”: “Paradise Lost”
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117D. Informal evening
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118D. Rewards program level
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121D. Hoopla
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122D. Join the jury
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124D. Before, in ballades
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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