WSJ Crossword January 9 2026 Answers (1/9/26)

Our WSJ Crossword January 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 1/9/26, 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	That lady’s
5A	Powerball kin
10A	Avoided a tag, perhaps
14A	Give off
15A	Still alive, in dodgeball
16A	Freighter follower
17A	Calling into question
19A	“So that’s how it is...”
20A	Sandwich choice
21A	Lively folk dance
22A	Big vessels
24A	Auction unit
25A	Philosopher Spengler
27A	Arrowhead Stadium team
30A	“Frozen” character voiced by Josh Gad
31A	Party date
34A	Shampooing step
35A	Side in a pickup basketball game
36A	Pointer
37A	Concludes
38A	Foolish fellows
39A	Music measures
40A	Before today
41A	Pained sounds
42A	Game company that created Space Invaders
43A	Patriarchy leaders
44A	“Gotcha!” from a hipster
45A	Insipid fare
46A	Foodie’s passion
48A	Quentin’s “Kill Bill” star
49A	Like some training
51A	Greiner of “Shark Tank”
53A	Part of the Arby’s logo
56A	Perishable neckwear
57A	It’s easily bruised
60A	Score for a skater
61A	Verdant spots
62A	Golfer Norman
63A	George I’s predecessor
64A	Stopwatch button
65A	Olympic group
1D	Person next in line
2D	Winged-woman-holding-an-atom statue
3D	Fit for harvesting
4D	“Fifth Beatle” Sutcliffe
5D	Small satellites
6D	“My treat!”
7D	What Alice went through
8D	Malleable metal
9D	Some Senators fans
10D	Eddy
11D	What a perfectionist needs to get right
12D	Chain founded by Ingvar Kamprad
13D	Low grades
18D	“Grand Canyon Suite” composer
23D	Bumbling blokes
24D	Reduced amount
26D	Narrow cuts
27D	Alfredo sauce ingredient
28D	Gate part
29D	From Java, say
32D	Expertise in the fine arts
33D	Salt sort
35D	Young lover
38D	Unbelievably delicious
39D	Ali ___
41D	Aid for working at home
42D	Sri Lanka language
45D	Strict grammarian
47D	Plane pathway
49D	Gymnast Korbut
50D	Quite bright
52D	Curved molding
53D	Medal awardee
54D	Like some cheeses and wines
55D	Attire, informally
58D	“Norma ___”
59D	Nest item

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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