Our WSJ Crossword Hints for September 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 9/29/26. 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. Get in hot water?
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6A. Landed
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10A. Wedge or wingtip
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14A. Districts
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15A. Hand, in Havana
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16A. Concerto finale
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17A. Advice from Ron Burgundy, in “Anchorman”
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19A. Subjects of 36-Down
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20A. Jane who married Edward Rochester
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21A. Chicago Loop trains
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22A. More than enough
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23A. Take a load off
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27A. Expert
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30A. Exclamation of feigned innocence
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31A. Increased
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32A. Gas station brand with a torch logo
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34A. Jerk
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35A. Took a train, say
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38A. “Look who just showed up!”
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42A. Subtle signal
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43A. On the ___ (fleeing)
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44A. Lofty goal
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45A. Starting group of players
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47A. Signing tool
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49A. Gene messenger
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50A. Investment options when leaving a job
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54A. Mayflower Compact signer John
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55A. Halloween mo
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56A. Sharp picture letters
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60A. Close with a bang
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61A. Break away
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64A. Source of some needles
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65A. Rank above viscount and below marquess
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66A. Specialized lingo
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67A. Astin of “The Lord of the Rings”
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68A. Different
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69A. Canvas primer layer for painting
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1D. Diamond corner
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2D. Pretentiously showy
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3D. Rip
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4D. President before Garfield
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5D. Corner key letters
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6D. Resort town on the Gulf of Salerno
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7D. Implement for 33-Down
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8D. Useful connections
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9D. Stocking stuffer
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10D. Ran playfully
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11D. Crossed, as a puddle
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12D. Wide receiver Beckham
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13D. Supporter of a painter?
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18D. Mother of Artemis and Apollo
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22D. Biter of Cleopatra
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24D. "Everything's fine!"
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25D. Hurry
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26D. Basilica recess
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27D. Narrow-waisted stinger
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28D. Little rascals
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29D. Neytiri’s portrayer in the “Avatar” movies
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33D. Ones with brand loyalty?
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34D. Dispenser of dollars
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36D. Fossey who studied 19-Across
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37D. "Enchanted" Anne Hathaway role
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39D. Antarctica’s Prince ___ Coast
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40D. Celebrity
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41D. Merrill of “Operation Petticoat”
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46D. Really long stretch
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47D. Spear with a club?
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48D. Noted Deco designer
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50D. Coarse files
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51D. Jump by a skateboarder
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52D. Laughs loudly
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53D. Lighthouse location
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57D. Those to whom you might say the beginnings of 17-, 23-, 38-, 50- and 61-Across
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58D. General __ chicken
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59D. Nix
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61D. Spot
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62D. "2001" computer
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63D. Fall behind
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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