WSJ Crossword January 22 2026 Answers (1/22/26)

Our WSJ Crossword January 22, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword 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 January 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 1/22/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Kidney-shaped snacks
8A	Stock holder, perhaps
11A	Some QB protectors
14A	Fiji’s region
15A	“Let me emphasize...”
17A	Jet
18A	Olive filler
19A	Muppet with a pet goldfish
20A	Nigh
22A	___ admin (IT figure)
24A	First word of “Send In the Clowns”
25A	Mockingly amusing
26A	Brunch cocktail
29A	Come across as
31A	Bills in a jar
33A	Unspoiled area
35A	Many elite athletes have big ones
37A	Home of eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains
41A	Coo
44A	Most common blood group
45A	Peter III, e.g.
46A	Tomato used in marinara sauce
47A	Leaves for a drink
49A	Hoppy drinks
51A	URL component
52A	“It’s ___-win situation”
55A	Abbr. on an envelope
57A	Maryland governor Moore
59A	Boo
62A	Pinball violation
65A	Like half of black jacks
66A	End a relationship, say, and a hint to the clues for 17-, 20-, 41- and 59-Across
69A	Florida Nascar venue
70A	Centennial Olympic Park site
71A	Double curve
72A	Dissenting answer
73A	Tapped item
1D	Guernsey, e.g.
2D	Feel the pain
3D	Navy commando
4D	Wounds, say
5D	Diplomatic group
6D	“___ geht’s?” (German greeting)
7D	Lip
8D	Strong singing voice, slangily
9D	Point in the right direction
10D	Hard to resist
11D	Modernize
12D	Turkic tongue
13D	Bedtime request
16D	Synagogue sight
21D	Ride that might be a stretch for some?
23D	Futures expert
26D	Maintained
27D	For no particular reason
28D	Bring in
30D	Showbiz award grand slam
32D	Jury member
34D	Duma denial
36D	Fly off the handle
38D	Nudge
39D	Snowballs, in a winter battle
40D	Hurdle for an aspiring J.D.
42D	Treat with leniency
43D	Take a card
48D	Goddess of wisdom
50D	Accept less than hoped
52D	Cabin or cottage
53D	Mommies’ mommies
54D	Is dutiful
56D	“Who’s on First” catcher
58D	Instrument with up to 21 strings
60D	To this point
61D	Person who crosses the line
63D	Clickable words
64D	Chapeau supporter
67D	Big 12 athlete
68D	Succumb to gravity

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.

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