WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 20, 2026
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Clues78
Across33
Down45
TitleYour Journey Begins Now
Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
1A
Backyard fun (5)
Starts with B, ends with QBARBQ→
6A
Lowers, like lighting (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDIMS→
10A
Russian river (4)
Starts with U, ends with LURAL→
14A
“Until we meet again!” (5)
Starts with A, ends with UADIEU→
15A
That single time (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONCE→
17A
Seemed to go on forever (15)
Starts with H, ends with THADNOENDINSIGHT→
20A
Yeoman’s “you betcha!” (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAYE→
21A
It may be dedicated (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
22A
On ___ (carousing) (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATOOT→
23A
Failure to be (12)
Starts with N, ends with ENONEXISTENCE→
27A
Superior squads (6)
Starts with A, ends with SATEAMS→
30A
Broadway signals (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCUES→
31A
Elk stalkers (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPUMAS→
32A
Fearsome fate (4)
Starts with D, ends with MDOOM→
34A
Bitter brew (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIPA→
37A
Appearing mysteriously, maybe (15)
Starts with O, ends with NOFUNKNOWNORIGIN→
41A
Scoreboard abbr. (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPTS→
42A
One, in Austria (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEINS→
43A
Comparable to the hills? (5)
Starts with A, ends with DASOLD→
44A
Threadbare (4)
Starts with W, ends with NWORN→
46A
Fish-catching flier (6)
Starts with O, ends with YOSPREY→
47A
Field with many boats (12)
Starts with O, ends with YOCEANOGRAPHY→
52A
Key of Florida (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLARGO→
53A
Candle count (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
54A
Bit of advice (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTIP→
57A
Quibbles (15)
Starts with M, ends with SMINOROBJECTIONS→
62A
“What’s going ___ there?” (4)
Starts with O, ends with NONIN→
63A
Longest street in town, maybe (4)
Starts with M, ends with NMAIN→
64A
Starr and Simpson, say (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBARTS→
65A
Catches a glimpse of (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEES→
66A
Poli sci study (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGOVT→
67A
Haughty type (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSNOOT→
Down
1D
“Who Let the Dogs Out” group ___ Men (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABAHA→
2D
One-___ vitamins (4)
Starts with A, ends with YADAY→
3D
Theme park fun (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERIDE→
4D
Golfer Crenshaw (3)
Starts with B, ends with NBEN→
5D
Status follower (3)
Starts with Q, ends with OQUO→
6D
Where, to Juanita (5)
Starts with D, ends with EDONDE→
7D
Market measure (5)
Starts with I, ends with XINDEX→
8D
Former telecom giant (3)
Starts with M, ends with IMCI→
9D
Rep.’s counterpart (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSEN→
10D
Joins together (6)
Starts with U, ends with SUNITES→
11D
Tease relentlessly (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRAGON→
12D
Committee type (5)
Starts with A, ends with CADHOC→
13D
Barista’s creation (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELATTE→
18D
Long stretches (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEONS→
19D
Fully fill (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESATE→
23D
Curry accompanier (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNAAN→
24D
City on the Trans-Siberian Railway (4)
Starts with O, ends with KOMSK→
25D
Pics that get clicks (5)
Starts with I, ends with SICONS→
26D
Battle of the bulgy? (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSUMO→
28D
Bit of hair (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTUFT→
29D
Outback runners (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEMUS→
32D
Up to, so to speak (5)
Starts with D, ends with GDOING→
33D
Dominate during play (3)
Starts with O, ends with NOWN→
34D
1974 role for Marty (4)
Starts with I, ends with RIGOR→
36D
Roddick with a racket (4)
Starts with A, ends with YANDY→
38D
Infamous emperor (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONERO→
39D
Foolhardy (4)
Starts with R, ends with HRASH→
40D
Road trip pastime (4)
Starts with I, ends with YISPY→
44D
They’re circled for protection (6)
Starts with W, ends with SWAGONS→
45D
___ before (not later than) (4)
Starts with O, ends with RONOR→
46D
Crude group (4)
Starts with O, ends with COPEC→
47D
“Stand and Deliver” Oscar nominee (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOLMOS→
48D
Mutinee-beset movie minesweeper (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECAINE→
49D
Hudson of “Boston Blue” (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERNIE→
50D
Hyderabad’s ___ Gandhi International Airport (5)
Starts with R, ends with VRAJIV→
51D
Deal pro (5)
Starts with A, ends with TAGENT→
54D
Mower brand (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTORO→
55D
Really enthused about (4)
Starts with I, ends with OINTO→
56D
Subtle hiss (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
58D
“r u kidding me?” (3)
Starts with O, ends with GOMG→
59D
Chinese steamed bun (3)
Starts with B, ends with OBAO→
60D
Station begun in Atlanta (3)
Starts with T, ends with STBS→
61D
McKellen of “X-Men” (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 20, 2026?+
78 clues: 33 Across and 45 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Matt Gaffney and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Backyard fun (BARBQ); Lowers, like lighting (DIMS); Russian river (URAL).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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