Our WSJ Crossword Hints for October 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 10/8/26. 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. Rice-shaped pasta
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5A. Turkish chiefs
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9A. “Memento” star Pearce
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12A. *They might show when wearing a tank top
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13A. *Spot for a summer nap
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14A. *Where you might play dodgeball, familiarly
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15A. Protein-building acid
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16A. First Black doll from American Girl
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17A. Sheltered, on a ship
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18A. How sturdy things are built
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20A. Look of loathing
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22A. Upright row target...that’s been relocated
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23A. Dead lift target...that’s been relocated
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25A. Bench press target...that’s been relocated
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26A. Still
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27A. Former Interior secretary Haaland
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28A. Ransom note writer
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31A. “One of Us” singer Joan
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34A. Gracefully light
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35A. “Stay perfectly still,” or what you might grumble six times at this puzzle’s constructor
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39A. Be on the lookout for?
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40A. Postal parties
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41A. Casual parties
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43A. Getaway option
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44A. Start for light or night
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47A. Dip target...that’s been relocated
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48A. Pull-up target...that’s been relocated
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49A. Squat target...that’s been relocated
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50A. What you do with a scale or escalator
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54A. Nancy’s friend in the comics
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56A. Alternative to “<3”
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57A. “I figured it out!”
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59A. Stand up for the arts?
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60A. *Vacation on the slopes
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61A. *Workout that might involve a reformer
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62A. *Black-and-whites
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63A. Freshly painted
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64A. “Orinoco Flow” singer
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65A. Letters on a Times Square booth
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1D. At a minimum
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2D. Harangue
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3D. Letter-shaped gesture accompanying a retort
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4D. Los ___ (California town with a bear of a name)
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5D. Dr.’s grp.
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6D. Fade out
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7D. “Highway to Hell” band
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8D. Vodka in a blue bottle
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9D. Absolutely massive
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10D. Tech caller
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11D. “Didn’t I call that?”
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12D. Crackers
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14D. Excuse for a teacher
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19D. Bruce, to fans
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21D. Getaway option
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24D. Topping
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27D. High mil. award
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28D. Clinches, as a victory
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29D. Magic, on tickers
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30D. Reuben base
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31D. Frozen treat with a Major Mango flavor
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32D. ___ Faire (event with jousting)
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33D. Memorable name from the Montreal Olympics
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35D. Spillway site
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36D. Silk sash
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37D. Common words on highway signs
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38D. Self-serve coffee source
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42D. Samba city
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44D. Pulls gently
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45D. Gets into the pool
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46D. Fan faves
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48D. Army nickname
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49D. Doctor who doctored the résumé
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50D. Annual Austin fest
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51D. Potent hit?
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52D. “Guess again”
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53D. Watery
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55D. For fear that
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58D. Pre-tax medical expense fund, for short
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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