Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/23/26. 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. Makes a major tear in
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5A. Careless mistakes
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10A. Interview goal
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13A. Fresh
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14A. Strip for laughs
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15A. Olympics sport dominated by Japan
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16A. Beagle biter
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17A. Plenty sore
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18A. Vicinity
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19A. Specifically
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21A. Thrifty trait
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23A. Tied up
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25A. Cal. neighbor
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26A. Workout unit
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29A. River of Scotland
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30A. Mattress problems
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33A. Virus named for a Congo tributary
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35A. Big name in metal production
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36A. Jazz legend Garner
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37A. Selection method like “eenie, meenie...”
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40A. Some vacation homes
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41A. Starbucks logo character
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42A. Celebrating Carnaval do Brasil, maybe
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43A. How some imports arrive
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44A. Crunch targets
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47A. The Buckeyes’ sch.
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48A. Wizards’ org.
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50A. Rehearsal
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52A. Sporty shoe
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56A. Argument
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57A. Classic pop
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59A. Dirty tricks
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61A. Way off
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62A. Visa rival, familiarly
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63A. Something to fill in
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64A. Melody
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65A. Work tables
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66A. Riyadh resident
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67A. Downhill glider
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1D. Rode the rapids
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2D. Dreamy-eyed
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3D. Shorty
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4D. Suitor
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5D. Lab subj.
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6D. Anecdotal knowledge
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7D. Popular desktop
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8D. Spikes on Pikes Peak, perhaps
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9D. Unseemly outburst
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10D. Where cases are considered
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11D. Poetic praise
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12D. Fluffy wrap
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15D. Sacher torte ingredient
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20D. “This is absolutely hush-hush!”
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22D. Catches without meaning to, perhaps
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24D. Passages used in some heist movies
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27D. French fashion magazine
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28D. Bud
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31D. Cry of feigned innocence
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32D. Violet family member
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34D. ___ Mawr College
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35D. BMW competitor
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36D. Dropped the ball, say
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37D. Swindles
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38D. Forward surges
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39D. Company men?
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40D. AFL partner
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43D. Scott of “Quantum Leap”
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44D. Shifty
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45D. Lighter fuel
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46D. Wasn’t a quiet sleeper
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49D. Cutting comments
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51D. “Sailing to Byzantium” poet
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53D. Veto
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54D. Jacob’s twin
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55D. Make a major tear in
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57D. Collar
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58D. Outback speeder
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60D. Downhill glider
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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