WSJ Crossword October 1 2026 Answers (10/1/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle for October 1 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our WSJ Crossword October 1, 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 October 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 10/1/26, 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 Field with many divisions?
5A It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table
10A Dropped the beat, perhaps
14A Online caveat
15A Name on “Frida” posters
16A WWII’s Ghost Army, e.g.
17A Thoughtful
18A Lab reward
19A Offensive, in a way
20A Reading and others, for short
21A Matisse or Rousseau
22A Cry from a fútbol commentator
23A Cloak-and-dagger org.
24A Text platform letters
25A High-level corp. position
27A La Brea goo
29A NCAA div. for Duke and Pitt
30A Prop for a magician
31A Daughter of Loki, in Norse myth
32A Double helix stuff
33A State of eastern Brazil
35A “Knives Out” star de Armas
37A Heep of fiction
39A Continually
40A Ding or dent
41A Frogs’ kin
42A Ye ___ Shoppe
43A Golden ratio symbol
44A Primordial soup
45A They gain followers
47A Bit of truth
49A Simple elegance
51A More sardonic
54A Ill humor
55A Hwys.
57A Pioneering computer programmer Lovelace
58A Rescue by wrecker
60A Start a game of eight ball over
62A Loose-skinned mandarin orange
64A One way to be aware
65A Attempted
66A What gibberish makes
67A Fossilized, say
1D Unimpressive, in slang
2D Espresso diluted with hot water
3D Hairstyle named after a “Friends” character
4D Brewer’s supply
5D Inhaler user’s ailment
6D The 1918 Inverted Jenny and the like
7D Site of many a Scottish distillery
8D Supporting Actor nominee for “Lawrence of Arabia”
9D Local
10D Rx item
11D “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” author
12D Area for a seaside stroll
13D Xmas month
23D Baja tourist spot
24D Patio accessory for summer
26D Ruled by the wealthy
28D Cheering calls
34D Two-time Men’s Cricket World Cup champion
36D “Huh-uh”
38D Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers
46D Hero’s collection
48D “Well, shucks!”
49D First half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles
50D Puzzle with pluses and minuses
52D Piano piece
53D Second half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles
54D Persia, nowadays
56D Largest of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides
57D Nick and Nora’s pet
59D Unit of power
61D Numbered hwy.
63D Due + quattro

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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.

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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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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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