Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/27/26. 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. Critical comment
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4A. Casual farewell
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8A. Passing notes?
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13A. Noted etiquette expert
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16A. Ham’s device
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17A. *Business owners with no partners
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19A. Ridiculous
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20A. Give in to gravity
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21A. Queen of the Nile, familiarly
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22A. Lawn mower brand
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25A. Challenge for movers
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27A. Guitarist’s clamp
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30A. *Yankees and Red Sox, e.g.
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35A. Pub potables
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36A. Astronaut Jemison
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37A. Escort from the door
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38A. Joined the marathon
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39A. *Colorful play area
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42A. Participate in a biathlon
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43A. Prenatal test, for short
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45A. “Tubular!,” more recently
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46A. Not single-sex
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47A. *Comply
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50A. Cathedral recess
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51A. Skywalker’s friend
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52A. Abu Dhabi dignitary
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54A. Returned call?
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57A. Answer to the Sphinx’s riddle
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59A. Pub projectiles
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63A. React quickly, and advice for answering the starred clues
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67A. Pink drink, informally
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68A. Ability to perceive things
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69A. Firetruck connectors
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70A. Tight ends?
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71A. Bit of resistance
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1D. Lucy’s 1950s co-star
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2D. “That was my cue!”
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3D. Tributary of the Colorado River
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4D. Universal donor’s designation
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5D. Mar. follower
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6D. Overly
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7D. Egyptian vipers
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8D. Mined-over matter
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9D. Lair under Wayne Manor
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10D. Object of adoration
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11D. Makeshift swing
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12D. Unremarkable
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14D. Slow passages
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15D. Severely criticize
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18D. Lab assistant of film
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23D. Hindu hero
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24D. By mouth
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26D. Word before bump or pump
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27D. Gemologist’s measure
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28D. San Antonio landmark
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29D. Tubular pasta
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31D. Relatives of violas
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32D. “The Fox and the Grapes” writer
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33D. Metric on social media
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34D. Rudely sarcastic
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39D. ___-chic (style of the mid-2000s)
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40D. Freshener scent
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41D. Object
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44D. “My treat”
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46D. Wine container
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48D. Orange-nosed Muppet
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49D. Bank offerings
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53D. Elba of “The Wire”
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54D. Scratch the surface?
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55D. Shoe designer Jimmy
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56D. Sound from an angry cat
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58D. Russian refusal
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60D. Gambling spot near Lake Tahoe
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61D. Apple’s industry
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62D. Pipe part
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64D. 37 of Ali’s 56 wins, for short
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65D. Early afternoon hour
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66D. Salt Lake City athlete
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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