WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 24, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleBuckling Up
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
Totally amazed (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAWED→
5A
College applicant’s composition (5)
Starts with E, ends with YESSAY→
10A
First baseman in a famous comedy routine (3)
Starts with W, ends with OWHO→
13A
Loses color (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPALES→
15A
Leaves flabbergasted (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTUNS→
16A
Cut with an ax (3)
Starts with H, ends with WHEW→
17A
16th book in a Sue Grafton series (11)
Starts with P, ends with LPISFORPERIL→
19A
Japan’s currency (3)
Starts with Y, ends with NYEN→
20A
1972 Bill Withers song (8)
Starts with L, ends with ELEANONME→
22A
Animal sacred to Hindus (3)
Starts with C, ends with WCOW→
23A
Religion with five pillars (5)
Starts with I, ends with MISLAM→
26A
Cpls.’ superiors (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSGTS→
28A
H.S. course where “con” means “with” (9)
Starts with A, ends with HAPSPANISH→
32A
Deli sandwich (4)
Starts with H, ends with OHERO→
33A
Language suffix (3)
Starts with E, ends with EESE→
34A
Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the world (6)
Starts with E, ends with YEIGHTY→
35A
Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson (3)
Starts with U, ends with AUVA→
36A
Ice Spice or Cardi B (7)
Starts with R, ends with RRAPSTAR→
38A
“Yikes!” (3)
Starts with E, ends with PEEP→
39A
New version of a show (6)
Starts with R, ends with TREBOOT→
41A
What a valet returns (3)
Starts with C, ends with RCAR→
42A
Cheese often baked in puff pastry (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBRIE→
43A
Genre pioneered by Gucci Mane (9)
Starts with T, ends with CTRAPMUSIC→
45A
Spotted (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSEEN→
46A
Spot of tea (5)
Starts with C, ends with ACUPPA→
47A
Smashing success (3)
Starts with H, ends with THIT→
48A
Hardness scale namesake (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMOHS→
50A
Cycling trip through scenic areas (8)
Starts with B, ends with RBIKETOUR→
55A
“It just clicked!” (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
56A
Metal pieces for swinging barn doors (11)
Starts with S, ends with SSTRAPHINGES→
59A
Golden ratio symbol (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPHI→
60A
Pasta sauce brand (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPREGO→
61A
Country west of Chad (5)
Starts with N, ends with RNIGER→
62A
Round Table title (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSIR→
63A
Moral authority? (5)
Starts with A, ends with PAESOP→
64A
Scolding sounds (4)
Starts with T, ends with STSKS→
Down
1D
Phone installation (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAPP→
2D
Cry like a banshee (4)
Starts with W, ends with LWAIL→
3D
Different (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
4D
Actual (7)
Starts with D, ends with ODEFACTO→
5D
Channel with highlights (4)
Starts with E, ends with NESPN→
6D
Bud supporter (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSTEM→
7D
“That’s definitely true!” (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSUREIS→
8D
Singer DiFranco (3)
Starts with A, ends with IANI→
9D
Letters on some luxury bags (3)
Starts with Y, ends with LYSL→
10D
“This meeting could have been through Zoom!” (10)
Starts with W, ends with EWHYAMIHERE→
11D
Foot part (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHEEL→
12D
Has control over (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOWNS→
14D
Maker of Era speakers (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSONOS→
18D
Theater ticket info (3)
Starts with R, ends with WROW→
21D
Hunger indicator (4)
Starts with P, ends with GPANG→
24D
Asparagus stalk (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSPEAR→
25D
Evil villain’s hideaway (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLAIR→
26D
Break off (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSEVER→
27D
“Don’t just stand there!” (10)
Starts with G, ends with RGRABACHAIR→
28D
Pharaoh’s symbol (3)
Starts with A, ends with PASP→
29D
Joe of “Goodfellas” (5)
Starts with P, ends with IPESCI→
30D
Oktoberfest keepsake (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSTEIN→
31D
Promote aggressively (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHYPE→
32D
Feeling offended (4)
Starts with H, ends with THURT→
33D
Enjoy with gusto (5)
Starts with E, ends with PEATUP→
36D
Easy win (4)
Starts with R, ends with PROMP→
37D
Middle X or O (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTAC→
40D
Composer’s work (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOPUS→
42D
“Absolutely!” (7)
Starts with B, ends with TBETONIT→
44D
Buffalo team (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSABRES→
45D
Many a 1960s protest (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSITIN→
47D
“That’s kinda funny” (3)
Starts with H, ends with HHEH→
48D
Travel book inserts (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMAPS→
49D
“Well, howdy!” (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOHHI→
51D
“Othello” antagonist (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIAGO→
52D
Genre for Jin and J-Hope (4)
Starts with K, ends with PKPOP→
53D
Fleece-lined footwear (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUGGS→
54D
Really stink (4)
Starts with R, ends with KREEK→
56D
Place for a mud wrap (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
57D
Number before quattro (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETRE→
58D
Soon-to-be alums (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 24, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Zhouqin Burnikel and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Totally amazed (AWED); College applicant’s composition (ESSAY); First baseman in a famous comedy routine (WHO).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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