Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/5/26. 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.
-
1A. Quartet in a quart
-
5A. Minnesota Vikings’ org.
-
8A. Rotary phone part
-
12A. Toiling away
-
13A. Soprano’s song, perhaps
-
15A. Disney’s flying elephant
-
16A. Releases by hip-hop artists
-
18A. Washington neighbor
-
19A. “Over yonder”
-
20A. Main ideas
-
22A. Acquired
-
23A. Coaches behind many school plays
-
26A. Boston Marathon mo.
-
28A. Gadot of “Wonder Woman”
-
29A. Hop out of bed
-
30A. Ascends
-
32A. Gateway Arch city, for short
-
33A. Marvel mutant group
-
37A. Fill with joy
-
38A. “Help! Our boat is sinking!”
-
39A. Annoy
-
40A. Infomercial feature
-
41A. Mafia boss
-
42A. Pretend to be
-
43A. “Just doing my best”
-
45A. Burst like a balloon
-
46A. Explosive stuff
-
47A. Shore shade provider
-
52A. “Brokeback Mountain” director Lee
-
53A. Quick on one’s feet
-
54A. Patronage
-
57A. Natural hat material
-
59A. Traditional Easter entree
-
61A. Bird feeder morsels
-
62A. Joint with a cap
-
63A. Evening, in commercials
-
64A. Metal sources
-
65A. Summer hrs. in Chicago
-
66A. Ski slope cover
-
1D. Online shopping icon
-
2D. State with a beehive on its flag
-
3D. Unrealistic goal
-
4D. Colleague of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison
-
5D. Catch red-handed
-
6D. Penny-pinching
-
7D. Maximum or minimum
-
8D. Faulty firecracker
-
9D. Mental picture
-
10D. Absolutely hate
-
11D. Takes inventory?
-
14D. States with confidence
-
15D. Frisbees, e.g.
-
17D. Part of 5-Across
-
21D. Peacock’s pride
-
24D. Hiker’s aid
-
25D. Puts a spell on
-
26D. Like some cheeses
-
27D. Warsaw native
-
31D. Showing no emotion
-
32D. Hamlet, to Gertrude
-
34D. Have a second session, say
-
35D. Broadway’s “Dear ___ Hansen”
-
36D. Home in the branches
-
38D. Vegan ingredient for a matcha latte
-
39D. Aspen or cottonwood, e.g.
-
41D. Pharmacy pickup
-
42D. “The Raven” writer
-
44D. Takes out of the freezer
-
45D. Future doc’s program
-
47D. Deep opera voice
-
48D. “Come on in!”
-
49D. See eye to eye
-
50D. Mel who voiced Bugs Bunny
-
51D. Music’s Russell and Redbone
-
55D. What an analogy colon means
-
56D. Worry
-
58D. Commercials
-
60D. Do some gambling
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.
If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), LA Times Crossword, and USA Today Crossword.
Comments