Our WSJ Crossword Hints for September 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 9/21/26. 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. Basketball tries
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6A. Criminal, in cop slang
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10A. Nada
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13A. Saw the sights
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15A. Shallowest Great Lake
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16A. Letters at the end of a college email address
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17A. Punctual
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18A. Pretend to know important people
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20A. Bride’s promise
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21A. Come up with a scheme
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23A. Cello's cousin
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24A. Like some colas
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28A. ___ Major (constellation)
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29A. Pot topper
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30A. Used to be
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33A. Winter neck warmer
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36A. Joke around
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37A. Dollar division
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38A. Tax inequity for joint filers
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42A. Love-a-thon
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43A. Install, as carpeting
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44A. Pointing finger
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45A. "Earth" prefix
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46A. Daughter's brother
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47A. It may be stored in bits and bytes
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49A. Ted Danson sitcom about the afterlife
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54A. “March King” John Philip ___
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57A. Healthy smoothie ingredient
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58A. "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael
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59A. Chill out, or a hint to the ends of 18-, 24-, 38- and 49-Across
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62A. Michael of “Better Call Saul”
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64A. In need of medication
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65A. Azure or indigo
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66A. Résumé listing
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67A. Airport screening org.
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68A. Knitter's need
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69A. Winding, as a road
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1D. Restrained in response to distress
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2D. Maker of Civics and Accords
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3D. No longer stocking
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4D. Pod or angle starter
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5D. Marine motto
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6D. Pasta served “alla vodka”
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7D. Significant period
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8D. Basketball net holder
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9D. Irritated
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10D. Nada
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11D. Fan club focus
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12D. Cocoon’s contents
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14D. Sandwich sellers
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19D. Monopoly cube
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22D. Oscar nominee de Armas
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25D. Like many house pets
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26D. Fix up and resell quickly
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27D. Roller coaster or carousel
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30D. Fuse together
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31D. Payment by a poker player
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32D. "Come Sail Away" band
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33D. Some urban pollution
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34D. Be concerned
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35D. Jason's ship
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36D. Shift or tab, say
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37D. Site with locks
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39D. Lotion additive
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40D. Work crew
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41D. Critiques pettily
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46D. In disrepair
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47D. One of Sneezy’s pals
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48D. Second or sixth U.S. president
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49D. Tongue-clicking sound
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50D. Like an old bucket in a poem
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51D. Fast train between Washington and Boston
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52D. Hopscotch need
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53D. Itty-bitty
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54D. Comedy sketch
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55D. Paints for Picasso
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56D. The Bruins’ sch.
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60D. Chicken-king connection
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61D. Nasty pooch
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63D. Relatives
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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