WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 2, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
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Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Spot for a castaway (5)
Starts with I, ends with TISLET→
6A
Salami seller (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDELI→
10A
Healthy salad green (4)
Starts with K, ends with EKALE→
14A
Starts the bidding (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOPENS→
15A
Sharif of “Doctor Zhivago” (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROMAR→
16A
Yoked animals (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOXEN→
17A
Pricey Japanese beef (5)
Starts with W, ends with UWAGYU→
18A
The Flintstones’ pet (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODINO→
19A
Clarinet part (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREED→
20A
“Yes, And?” singer (12)
Starts with A, ends with EARIANAGRANDE→
23A
Pickleball court sight (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNET→
24A
Pint in a pub (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
25A
Two-point throw in horseshoes (6)
Starts with L, ends with RLEANER→
29A
Moody rock genre (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEMO→
30A
Sewing line (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSEAM→
32A
Egg cells (3)
Starts with O, ends with AOVA→
33A
“Little Bit of Love” singer (13)
Starts with D, ends with YDWIGHTTWILLEY→
36A
Field unit (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACRE→
38A
Fleming who created James Bond (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
39A
Galley tools (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOARS→
40A
“Stupid Girl” singer (13)
Starts with S, ends with NSHIRLEYMANSON→
45A
Snaky fish (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
46A
“Make it snappy!” letters (4)
Starts with A, ends with PASAP→
47A
Play division (3)
Starts with A, ends with TACT→
48A
Largest federation of unions in the U.S. (6)
Starts with A, ends with OAFLCIO→
50A
Fragrant conifer (3)
Starts with F, ends with RFIR→
51A
Attorney’s org. (3)
Starts with A, ends with AABA→
54A
“All I Know” singer (12)
Starts with A, ends with LARTGARFUNKEL→
58A
Popular swab (4)
Starts with Q, ends with PQTIP→
61A
Otherwise (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
62A
Idaho’s capital (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBOISE→
63A
Use a 33-Down (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBORE→
64A
Brownish red (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRUST→
66A
Walk of Fame symbol (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTAR→
67A
Longings (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYENS→
68A
“Keen!” (5)
Starts with N, ends with ONEATO→
Down
1D
Hawkeye (5)
Starts with I, ends with NIOWAN→
2D
Tire in the trunk (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESPARE→
3D
For real, informally (5)
Starts with L, ends with TLEGIT→
4D
One-named Irish singer (4)
Starts with E, ends with AENYA→
5D
Destructive wave (7)
Starts with T, ends with ITSUNAMI→
6D
Steer clear of (5)
Starts with D, ends with EDODGE→
7D
Dubai leader (4)
Starts with E, ends with REMIR→
8D
Turner of Hollywood (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALANA→
9D
Rule without exceptions (7)
Starts with I, ends with WIRONLAW→
10D
Seoul’s peninsula (5)
Starts with K, ends with AKOREA→
11D
Woodsman’s tool (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAXE→
12D
Director Spike (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELEE→
13D
Terminate (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEND→
21D
Sleep like ___ (4)
Starts with A, ends with GALOG→
22D
Moore of “G.I. Jane” (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDEMI→
26D
Pitcher Ryan (5)
Starts with N, ends with NNOLAN→
27D
At any time (4)
Starts with E, ends with REVER→
28D
Tampa baseballers (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRAYS→
29D
Water pitcher (4)
Starts with E, ends with REWER→
30D
Envelope stick-on (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTAMP→
31D
Sicilian peak (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
33D
Shop tool (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDRILL→
34D
“Howdy!” (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHIYA→
35D
Robber’s haul (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLOOT→
36D
Cruising (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASEA→
37D
Restaurant VIP (4)
Starts with C, ends with FCHEF→
41D
Hibernation spot (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLAIR→
42D
Mysterious lore (7)
Starts with E, ends with YESOTERY→
43D
Ingenuous person (4)
Starts with N, ends with FNAIF→
44D
Wash before surgery (7)
Starts with S, ends with NSCRUBIN→
49D
Bank heist, for example (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCAPER→
50D
Worries (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFRETS→
51D
Japanese dog (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAKITA→
52D
Persistently trouble (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBESET→
53D
Oldsmobile’s last model (5)
Starts with A, ends with OALERO→
55D
Model-making need (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGLUE→
56D
Org.’s kin (4)
Starts with A, ends with NASSN→
57D
Minimal amount (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENONE→
58D
NFL passers (3)
Starts with Q, ends with SQBS→
59D
Young one (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTOT→
60D
Nest egg option, for short (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 2, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mike Shenk and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Spot for a castaway (ISLET); Salami seller (DELI); Healthy salad green (KALE).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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