Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/26/26. 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. Sleeps in a tent
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6A. Fishhook feature
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10A. Highly collectible, perhaps
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14A. Beer with breweries in Hokkaido and Fukushima
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15A. On the open ocean
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16A. Comet competitor
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17A. Japanese camera brand
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18A. Property title
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19A. Possess
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20A. Drink end for lemon or lime
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21A. Creator of “The Dating Game” and “The Gong Show”
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24A. Former “SNL” cast member Jones
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26A. Thurman of “Kill Bill”
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27A. Best Actress nominee for “Elizabeth”
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34A. Brass or bronze
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36A. Equine controls
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37A. Take to court
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38A. Too tall tales
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39A. Book with a lock and key, maybe
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40A. Enjoy a restaurant meal
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41A. Distinctive time period
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42A. Not oblivious
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43A. Wiccan, for example
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44A. Bob Woodward’s journalism partner
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47A. Lincoln nickname
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48A. Pungent sushi bar condiment
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51A. American Red Cross founder
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57A. Whole bunch
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58A. Small town, informally
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59A. Cupcake decorator
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60A. Customary
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62A. Shallowest of the Great Lakes
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63A. Mets’ home stadium before Citi Field
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64A. Word with cotta or firma
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65A. Caboose’s position
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66A. Lend a hand
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67A. In shabby shape
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1D. Gondola’s course
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2D. Actor’s remark to the audience
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3D. Spells out
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4D. Noodle soup in Hanoi
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5D. Las Vegas nickname
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6D. Erykah with five Grammys
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7D. “Now wait ___!”
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8D. Smell strongly
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9D. “Tití Me Preguntó” singer
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10D. Wildly enthused
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11D. Cracked open
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12D. Sitar great Shankar
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13D. Former flames
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22D. ___-haw
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23D. Gremlins, Pacers and Hornets, e.g.
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25D. Vietnam neighbor
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28D. Prickly shrub
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29D. Pick up facts
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30D. Buenos ___
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31D. Endorsement on an online contract
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32D. Cat fish?
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33D. Driver’s ed student, typically
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34D. Phillies infielder Bohm
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35D. Italy’s currency before the euro
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39D. Socially inept
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40D. Spot for an invited speaker
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42D. “Dancing Queen” group
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43D. Meager pay, in slang
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45D. Of greater size
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46D. Binary system base
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49D. Scrabble set part
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50D. Tooth filling
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51D. “Good buddy,” and a hint to 21-, 27-, 44- and 51-Across
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52D. Item in a tackle box
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53D. Solo at the Met
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54D. Massage target
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55D. Lively Scottish folk dance
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56D. Snare
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61D. “Didn’t I tell you this would happen?”
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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