Our WSJ Crossword Hints for September 16, 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, September 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 9/16/26. 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. Pointer’s pronoun
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5A. Artery opener
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10A. Bookstore section, sometimes
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14A. Country star McEntire
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15A. Way to go
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16A. Final, e.g
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17A. Matter matter
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18A. “Don’t try to stop me!”
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19A. Easter lead-in
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20A. Where one can develop ESP skills?
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23A. Shampoo brand since 1947
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24A. Toper, in dated slang
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28A. Letters in the sand, at times
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29A. Boring lectures?
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34A. Ticket category
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35A. Long-legged wader
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36A. Subwoofer sound
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40A. Intelligence pros
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42A. Guesses from the flight deck, for short
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43A. “I’m a doctor, not a bricklayer” speaker
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45A. Tadpole, e.g
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47A. Spot for the winner of the Orca Olympics?
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49A. NFL VIPs
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52A. Soon-to-be graduate
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53A. Tierney of “Law & Order”
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55A. Salt ingredient that’s gone stale?
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60A. “Warp one, sir—leaving orbit” speaker
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63A. Single-masted boat
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64A. Suspicious (of)
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65A. Urge to action
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66A. Skip the altar
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67A. Some Eurasian deer
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68A. Throw in a chip
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69A. Domesticated
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70A. Artemis program org.
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1D. Walks with heavy steps
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2D. Introduction to sexuality?
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3D. Cabins and condos, e.g.
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4D. Sri Lanka language
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5D. Read through quickly
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6D. Rolaids rival
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7D. Univ.’s purpose
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8D. Little snack
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9D. Lightning bolts on a weather map, for short
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10D. Pen pal?
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11D. Body spray brand
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12D. Bleachers occupant
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13D. CPR pro
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21D. Beauty chain
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22D. Inning enders
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25D. Novel need
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26D. Gumbo base
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27D. Scolding sounds
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30D. Asner, O’Neill and Harris
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31D. Lego blocks for tots
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32D. Epic of the Trojan War
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33D. Development sites
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36D. Mercedes alternatives
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37D. Icy Hot target
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38D. Digitize, as a document
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39D. Hermit’s desire
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41D. Mariska Hargitay’s “Law & Order” show, familiarly
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44D. Everything Everywhere All at Once star Michelle
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46D. Pebbles, for slingshots
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48D. Like some spending limits
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49D. Rice alternative
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50D. Thugs
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51D. Savory triangular pastry
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54D. Decorate
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56D. Vessel for arroz con pollo
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57D. Hover ominously
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58D. Inside info
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59D. Whizzed along
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60D. Pampering place
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61D. Coffee shop container
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62D. Auction unit
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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