Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/12/26. 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. Color of an igloo
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6A. Foot division
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10A. Plumbing piece
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14A. Stand for an artist
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15A. Revolutionary hero Nathan
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16A. In the center of
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17A. Neither gains nor loses money
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19A. Nutmeg State school
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20A. Blueprint detail
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21A. Sandwich spread, familiarly
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22A. Pale from fright
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23A. Tech line caller
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25A. Censorship-fighting org. since 1920
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26A. Traveled hobo-style
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32A. Wood for a model plane
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33A. Run out of battery
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34A. Fruit in a gift basket
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35A. TV spots
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36A. Station with shells
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40A. Sch. in Tallahassee
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41A. Honey bunch?
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43A. Worn-down pencil
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44A. Make overjoyed
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46A. “Marty” Oscar winner
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50A. New Mexico art town
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51A. Teeny bit
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52A. Cries like an infant
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54A. Rum-soaked cake
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56A. Analogy words
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60A. Lake bordering Ontario
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61A. Tune in just to complain
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63A. Service bell sound
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64A. Big brand in skin care
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65A. Showing sulkiness
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66A. Bratty attitude
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67A. Motion of the ocean
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68A. Take, as neighboring territory
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1D. Fly catchers, of a sort
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2D. Instrument on a Guinness bottle
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3D. “That clears things up”
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4D. Saucer toppers
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5D. State animal of Utah
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6D. “Rumor has it...”
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7D. Blue hue
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8D. Jazz singer Laine
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9D. Free-range fowl
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10D. Record of wages
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11D. “Really love your work!”
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12D. Heap
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13D. Garden in Genesis
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18D. Captain Hook’s helper
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22D. Top card in a suit
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24D. Minor quarrel
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25D. Region
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26D. Bill of HBO’s “Barry”
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27D. Small pair in “Full House”?
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28D. Marinade in Filipino cuisine
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29D. Little lie
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30D. Excessive hurry
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31D. “Can’t argue with that!”
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32D. Sheep-herding pig of film
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37D. Crawlers in long lines
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38D. Young panda
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39D. Landlord’s collection
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42D. Steadiness on a ship
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45D. Intermediary
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47D. “Get me out of here!”
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48D. Marbled steak cut
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49D. Hockey score
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52D. Some kings and queens
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53D. Solo for a diva
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54D. Indonesian island known for terraced rice fields
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55D. Slightly
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57D. Leave speechless
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58D. Head, to Henri
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59D. Stone found in cameos
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61D. Fresh from the oven
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62D. Craft brew, for short
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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