Our WSJ Crossword Hints for September 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the WSJ Crossword on 9/30/26. 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. Hieroglyphic reptile
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4A. One Direction, for one
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11A. Kid's call
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14A. Skill practiced on dummies, briefly
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15A. Predict
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16A. “Still thinking...”
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17A. Retro bath fixture
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19A. 'And how!'
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20A. Sic on
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21A. Enjoying one’s third act
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23A. Ingrédient de l’absinthe
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24A. Jimmy Stewart for “Vertigo” and Ingrid Bergman for “Casablanca,” e.g.
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27A. SSN, say
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28A. Type of AI at the heart of ChatGPT
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29A. Wee annoyance
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30A. Mississippi symbols
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35A. Chart inspiration
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36A. Common croissant filler
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37A. Low-impact workout
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44A. Fingerprint feature
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46A. Bit of perjury
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47A. Jewish community org.
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48A. They’re made with lean, deep red meat
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52A. Neeson of “Kinsey”
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53A. “Guilty mind,” in legalese
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54A. “Danses Gothiques” composer
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55A. Vintage
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56A. Hopelessly misguided, and a feature of five of this puzzle’s answers
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60A. Formerly known as
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61A. Explorer who named Louisiana
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62A. Drink that might contain bubbles without carbonation
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63A. Since Jan. 1, on pay stubs
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64A. Bogged down
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65A. Big name in ice cream
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1D. Public praise
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2D. Yellow packet in a coffee shop
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3D. Blathering on
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4D. Scoffing sound
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5D. Worker’s “on vacation” initialism
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6D. One who knows the ropes
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7D. Get into the pool
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8D. Latin stars
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9D. Star German soccer goalkeeper Manuel
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10D. Borrowers’ burdens
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11D. Obstacle course competitions for those who like things quick and dirty
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12D. Creature on a slide
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13D. Surrounded by
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18D. Killed it
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22D. Bus Stop playwright
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24D. Skate park stunt
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25D. More deceitful
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26D. Org. that named Lainey Wilson Entertainer of the Year twice
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31D. Choose
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32D. That group's
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33D. Hard-to-find cards, to collectors
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34D. Punk subgenre
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37D. Hurt
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38D. Important LAPD alerts
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39D. Brewpub quaff
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40D. League rule
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41D. Knock off
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42D. Headed up
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43D. Like some speedy deliveries
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44D. Tart, in a way
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45D. Frittata relative
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49D. Range separating Asia and Europe
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50D. Moved to a table farther from the door, say
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51D. Inclined to verbosity
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54D. Agenda, for short
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57D. Take that!
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58D. Mahershala of “Moonlight”
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59D. Cavs, on scoreboards
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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