WSJ Crossword October 27 2025 Answers (10/27/25)

Our WSJ Crossword October 27, 2025 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 27, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 10/27/25, 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	Fail to hit the target
5A	The D in LED
10A	Chop up
13A	Two-time Grammy winner Ono
14A	Defeated in a wrestling match
15A	Chopping tool
16A	Sudden surge of popularity due to Taylor
18A	Mother superior, e.g.
19A	“Is this mic working?” sound
20A	Have regrets about
21A	Gelatin-shaping item
22A	Squeak stopper
23A	South Dakota municipality near Mount Rushmore
25A	“101 Dalmatians” villain de Vil
28A	Planetarium twinkler
29A	Cheerios grain
30A	Rink surface
32A	Nonglossy lipstick option
36A	Experts in crafting AI inputs
41A	Counting rhyme start
42A	Lair for a bear
43A	“___ that sink in”
44A	Exam for an aspiring atty.
47A	Paved the way for
50A	Annual naval event in major ports
54A	Most common URL extension
55A	“I’m such a klutz!”
56A	Double-helix molecule
57A	Reached the big time
60A	Prefix meaning “equal”
61A	Inseparable buddies
63A	Kinsey research topic
64A	Bagels and brioche, for two
65A	Viscous substance
66A	Attempt
67A	App for photo dumps, for short
68A	Hole-punching tools
1D	Video game with a hazy-sounding name
2D	Corn Belt state
3D	Desert at a crucial moment
4D	Pushover
5D	“What’s the ___?”
6D	Prefix with structure or red
7D	Bests
8D	Scammer’s forte
9D	Summer hrs. in Toronto
10D	Vietnam’s capital
11D	Jump for joy
12D	Visitor to Neverland
14D	Lively energy
17D	Like skyscrapers
21D	“Greedy” singer Tate
23D	Track event
24D	“Wow, I’m impressed!”
25D	Deal with difficulties
26D	Quite uncommon
27D	Put a match to
31D	Conclude
33D	“C’mon, spill it!”
34D	Maple or magnolia
35D	Cornerstone abbr.
37D	Odometer units
38D	Nuisance
39D	Adorkable person
40D	Roadside stopover
45D	“Phooey!”
46D	Past and present
48D	Smoothie berry
49D	Small grocery store
50D	Inflict (upon)
51D	Hapless sort
52D	Strong adhesive
53D	Really rankle
57D	“___ Doubtfire”
58D	Beloved celebrity
59D	Vanilla extract amts.
61D	“The X-Files” org.
62D	Org. that regulates cosmetics

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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