WSJ Crossword January 5 2026 Answers (1/5/26)

Our WSJ Crossword January 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 1/5/26, 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	“Sesame Street” grouch
6A	Church organ component
10A	Biol. or chem.
13A	Instrument in a string quartet
14A	Foreboding sign
15A	Visible pollution
16A	Where Napoleon was exiled in 1814
18A	Bear with cold porridge
19A	San Francisco’s ___ Hill
20A	Walk with heavy steps
21A	Like 24-karat gold
22A	“Hold it right there!”
23A	Some phone beeps
25A	Orgs. that may host read-a-thons
27A	Bundle in a barn’s loft
30A	Highly proper
31A	Tom Collins ingredient
32A	Cushiony shoe insert
33A	Mojito ingredient
34A	Room under a roof
36A	Soccer legend Hamm
37A	Eventually
40A	Lyricist Gershwin
41A	Guns, as a motorcycle
42A	Banjo virtuoso known for fusing bluegrass and jazz
44A	Army outpost
45A	Really shook
46A	Crunchy lunch order
47A	No higher than
48A	Magazine edition
51A	“Single Lady” comic Wong
54A	Stand for a judge
55A	First European to discover New Zealand
57A	Scored 100% on
58A	Heartfelt request
59A	Judge’s assistant
60A	“For sure!”
61A	Pain in the neck
62A	Sounds in a traffic jam
1D	Bakery fixture
2D	Rural storage structure
3D	Ty in Cooperstown
4D	Brownie ___ mode
5D	Rewards for good workers
6D	Game with mallets
7D	Mosque prayer leader
8D	Letter-writing buddy
9D	Draw to a close
10D	They may have lights that turn on when somebody arrives
11D	Gets excited
12D	French Open winner Swiatek
15D	Blue cartoon characters
17D	Hog haven
21D	Menial worker
22D	Hawaiian pizza topping
24D	German camera maker
25D	Fruit drink high in fiber
26D	Videos showing flowers blooming, often
27D	Sank one’s teeth into
28D	Foolish prank
29D	Thumbs-up votes
30D	“No ___!” (“You got it!”)
31D	King of “CBS Mornings”
35D	Rub the wrong way
38D	Moved swiftly
39D	Hairstyle for Questlove
41D	Mob informant
43D	Like some mushrooms
44D	Laundry whitener
46D	“However...”
49D	Beholds
50D	Blinds part
51D	“You got that right!”
52D	Carefree escapade
53D	Tattoo artist’s supplies
54D	Beam of light
55D	Phone download
56D	___-pitch (softball variety)

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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