Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 7, 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 7, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/7/26. 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. Volunteer sitters, sometimes
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6A. Scrape souvenir
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10A. Do seen in Wakanda
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14A. Hiatus
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15A. Political columnist Klein
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16A. 1982 sci-fi film with 2010 and 2025 sequels
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17A. Being polite to the celebs arriving at a gala event?
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19A. Four-time Tony nominee Esparza
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20A. ___ Poke (caramel candy)
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21A. Drone from a drone
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22A. Like Vulcan ears
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24A. Campus figure
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25A. November birthstone
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26A. Frost or Burns
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29A. Hudson River School painter Thomas
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30A. Telluride seller
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33A. Crude assn.
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34A. Coalition basis?
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36A. Spheres of interest
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38A. Cannes consent
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39A. 1966 Michael Caine movie
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40A. Part of a quirky heating system?
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42A. Seller of Kajplats smart lights
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43A. Pronoun for some
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44A. Either-or alternative
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45A. Feature of a casino “bandit”
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47A. Friendly relationship
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49A. Ignored the limit
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50A. Not stationary
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52A. Does some gardening
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53A. Lenny and Carl frequent his tavern
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56A. “If I may interrupt...”
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57A. Leaflet that makes valid arguments?
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60A. It may be worn on a long trip
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61A. Baker’s need
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62A. Leisurely movement
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63A. Get rid of
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64A. All up in everyone’s business
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65A. Pump brand
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1D. Rudimentary principles
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2D. River to the Caspian Sea
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3D. Cruel emperor
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4D. Bar feature
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5D. Mock without mercy
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6D. Become prevalent
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7D. Winter Palace occupant
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8D. Pendulum path
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9D. Certain Wayne Manor exit
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10D. Parts of hearts
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11D. “Amerika” novelist
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12D. Embarrassing defeat
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13D. Sole
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18D. Yonder thing
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23D. Puccini production
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24D. Brew before bedtime, maybe
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25D. Namely
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26D. Fork features
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27D. “You get a car!” shouter
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28D. Tower of London guards, familiarly
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29D. Remote location, maybe
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31D. Less friendly
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32D. Opening day players
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34D. Sullen
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35D. Worked diligently at
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37D. Youngest daughter on “Downton Abbey”
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41D. Spoils, perhaps
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45D. Columnist’s piece
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46D. Get snug
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48D. Silent performers
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49D. Cuckoo mascot of Cocoa Puffs
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50D. Ben’s “Good Will Hunting” co-writer
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51D. Home of the Buckeyes
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52D. Shades
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53D. Tailless cat
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54D. Eight, to Augustus
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55D. School near Windsor
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58D. ___-lacto vegetarian
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59D. Mystery author Stout
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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