WSJ Crossword May 8 2026 Answers (5/8/26)

Our WSJ Crossword May 8, 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 May 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 5/8/26, 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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« May 7 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Theory, after being proven
4A	Make sense of
9A	Source of capital gains
14A	Flamenco cry
15A	Birthplace of Malcolm X
16A	Long-necked wader
17A	Rightmost pedal
18A	Not in the top tier
20A	Up next
22A	Film character seized by Miss Gulch
23A	Oktoberfest order
24A	Where people say “nappy” instead of “diaper,” or “diaper” instead of “nappy”
28A	Suddenly arise
29A	Slot machine symbol
30A	Rap sheet letters
31A	Sank one’s teeth into?
35A	Menacing Empire honorific
39A	Symbol of solidarity
41A	Cathedral centers
43A	Place
44A	Sweepstakes submission
46A	Morocco’s capital
48A	“Born on the Bayou” band, for short
49A	Story that allows one to escape trouble
51A	Will who voices Batman in the Lego movies
53A	Cal Poly home
58A	___ Z (the whole alphabet)
59A	Lucky Charms symbol
60A	Coat material
62A	21-time Oscar nominee
66A	“The Three-Body Problem” author Cixin
67A	Backyard party area
68A	Die down
69A	Tread the boards
70A	Stumbling block for nonnative speakers
71A	Green energy option
72A	The ACC’s Seminoles
1D	Letterhead topper
2D	Yossarian’s portrayer in “Catch-22”
3D	The American left?
4D	Full of oneself
5D	Bordeaux bud
6D	Fiery blog posts
7D	“Goldarn it!”
8D	We’re here
9D	“___ Bad” (Cardi B/YG song)
10D	Gossip, in modern lingo
11D	Prominent instrument in “House of the Rising Sun”
12D	Might
13D	Last word of “Oh! Susanna”
19D	“Stay” singer Lisa
21D	Sculptor Jean
25D	Distance
26D	It’s under the rug
27D	Word-of-mouth
28D	Bohemian meeting spot
32D	Big battle
33D	Juan Perón’s wife
34D	Ball girl?
36D	Starchy side dish cooked in broth
37D	Study of the planet’s crust
38D	Felt sore
40D	“___: Ares” (2025 sci-fi film)
42D	Bygone Scandinavian automaker
45D	“The King and I” star Brynner
47D	“Day ___” (1965 hit)
50D	Product that uses the “Dragnet” theme in ads
52D	Code-breaking org.
53D	Runner’s feat
54D	Significant blood line
55D	Modest amounts
56D	“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” star
57D	#1 NBA draft pick of 1992
58D	Ratchets (up)
61D	Dance outfit
63D	Feminine side
64D	Timbersports target
65D	LAX prediction, briefly

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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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