WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 30, 2026
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Clues78
Across35
Down43
TitleLet’s Celebrate
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
Sound from a censor (5)
Starts with B, ends with PBLEEP→
6A
Devil’s domain (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHELL→
10A
Whole kit and caboodle (3)
Starts with A, ends with LALL→
13A
“Bodak Yellow” rapper ___ B (5)
Starts with C, ends with ICARDI→
14A
Angelina of “Maleficent” (5)
Starts with J, ends with EJOLIE→
15A
The Beatles’ “___ Loser” (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIMA→
16A
Baptism ceremony (11)
Starts with C, ends with GCHRISTENING→
18A
Many a time (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOFT→
19A
Sounded sheepish? (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBAAED→
20A
___ Lama (5)
Starts with D, ends with IDALAI→
22A
Egg outline (4)
Starts with O, ends with LOVAL→
25A
Degree conferral ceremony (10)
Starts with G, ends with NGRADUATION→
28A
Floppy cap (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBERET→
30A
Taylor-Joy of “The Queen’s Gambit” (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANYA→
31A
Londoner’s lang. (3)
Starts with E, ends with GENG→
32A
Sushi condiment (6)
Starts with W, ends with IWASABI→
36A
“Doggone!” (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRATS→
40A
“Amen!” (and a homophonic hint to 16-, 25-, 50- and 61-Across) (15)
Starts with Y, ends with TYOUGOTTHATRIGHT→
43A
Captain Hook’s sidekick (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESMEE→
44A
Deliberately taunted (6)
Starts with B, ends with DBAITED→
45A
George Gershwin’s lyricist brother (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
46A
Ski lift type (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTBAR→
48A
Oregon’s capital (5)
Starts with S, ends with MSALEM→
50A
Coming-of-age ceremony (10)
Starts with B, ends with HBATMITZVAH→
56A
Prez’s subordinate (4)
Starts with V, ends with PVEEP→
57A
Balm-yielding plants (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALOES→
58A
Dwelling (5)
Starts with A, ends with EABODE→
60A
Drain of energy (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSAP→
61A
Birthday ceremony (11)
Starts with Q, ends with AQUINCEANERA→
67A
Middle of summer? (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEMS→
68A
Goads on (5)
Starts with U, ends with SURGES→
69A
Heated in the microwave, informally (5)
Starts with N, ends with DNUKED→
70A
Tofu source (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSOY→
71A
Grandson of Adam and Eve (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENOS→
72A
Holds onto (5)
Starts with K, ends with SKEEPS→
Down
1D
Stealthy inclusion in an email (3)
Starts with B, ends with CBCC→
2D
___-di-dah (3)
Starts with L, ends with HLAH→
4D
Safe to consume (6)
Starts with E, ends with EEDIBLE→
5D
Site of a skewed tower (4)
Starts with P, ends with APISA→
6D
Accord or Civic (5)
Starts with H, ends with AHONDA→
7D
Quarterback Manning (3)
Starts with E, ends with IELI→
8D
Vietnam Memorial architect Maya (3)
Starts with L, ends with NLIN→
9D
Gym session that may lead to sore quads (6)
Starts with L, ends with YLEGDAY→
10D
Garlicky spread (5)
Starts with A, ends with IAIOLI→
11D
Hilarious, in texts (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLMFAO→
12D
Language of many mottos (5)
Starts with L, ends with NLATIN→
14D
Do some heckling (4)
Starts with J, ends with RJEER→
17D
Graffiti signature (3)
Starts with T, ends with GTAG→
21D
Arcade game pioneer (5)
Starts with A, ends with IATARI→
22D
Follows orders (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOBEYS→
23D
Cobra’s poison (5)
Starts with V, ends with MVENOM→
24D
Join the debate (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARGUE→
26D
Blot gently (5)
Starts with D, ends with TDABAT→
27D
Come together (5)
Starts with U, ends with EUNITE→
29D
What the hand sign for peace might also mean (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTWO→
33D
Plate appearance (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATBAT→
34D
“Outlander” network (5)
Starts with S, ends with ZSTARZ→
35D
Tuna variety (3)
Starts with A, ends with IAHI→
37D
Nimble (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGILE→
38D
One more than 29-Down (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETHREE→
39D
Philatelist’s specimen (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTAMP→
41D
“Capeesh?” (5)
Starts with G, ends with EGETME→
47D
Creamy soup (6)
Starts with B, ends with EBISQUE→
49D
Many a Monopoly property (6)
Starts with A, ends with EAVENUE→
50D
Diamond corners (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBASES→
51D
San Antonio landmark (5)
Starts with A, ends with OALAMO→
52D
___-turvy (5)
Starts with T, ends with YTOPSY→
53D
Wind indicators (5)
Starts with V, ends with SVANES→
54D
Fundamentals (4)
Starts with A, ends with SABCS→
55D
Gardener’s tool (3)
Starts with H, ends with EHOE→
59D
Cold and damp (4)
Starts with D, ends with KDANK→
62D
Catering container (3)
Starts with U, ends with NURN→
63D
“Where did ___ wrong?” (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIGO→
64D
Scratch (out) (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEKE→
65D
Workout unit (3)
Starts with R, ends with PREP→
66D
TV spots (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 30, 2026?+
78 clues: 35 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Ben Wildman-Tobriner & Stephanie Wildman and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Sound from a censor (BLEEP); Devil’s domain (HELL); Whole kit and caboodle (ALL).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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