WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 14, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleMum’s the Word
Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Intel source (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASSET→
6A
Nailed, as a test (4)
Starts with A, ends with DACED→
10A
They made NYC touchdowns years ago (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSSTS→
14A
Barista’s offering (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELATTE→
15A
Move in a pit (4)
Starts with M, ends with HMOSH→
16A
Ritchson of “Reacher” (4)
Starts with A, ends with NALAN→
17A
*Junkyard sights (10)
Starts with T, ends with STRASHHEAPS→
19A
John’s wife (4)
Starts with Y, ends with OYOKO→
20A
Opener for Elton John? (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSIR→
21A
Go on and on (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRANT→
22A
Provider of fall color (5)
Starts with A, ends with RASTER→
23A
Activist Clooney (4)
Starts with A, ends with LAMAL→
25A
*Big winner at the box office (8)
Starts with S, ends with TSMASHHIT→
28A
Party in an apartment (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTENANT→
30A
Trendy berry (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
31A
Paris pals (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAMIS→
32A
Like some bonds and games (5)
Starts with R, ends with DRATED→
34A
Follower of black or photo (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOPS→
37A
*Commuter’s bane (15)
Starts with R, ends with CRUSHHOURTRAFFIC→
41A
Mao ___-tung (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETSE→
42A
Orange Muppet (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERNIE→
43A
“In which case...” (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIFSO→
44A
Subtler alternative to “Hey, you!” (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
45A
Pol backer (6)
Starts with F, ends with TFATCAT→
47A
*It’s at the end of the line (8)
Starts with F, ends with KFISHHOOK→
51A
“Lohengrin” noblewoman (4)
Starts with E, ends with AELSA→
52A
Between, in Boulogne (5)
Starts with E, ends with EENTRE→
53A
Carrier with Hebrew safety cards (4)
Starts with E, ends with LELAL→
55A
Fried rice additive (3)
Starts with M, ends with GMSG→
58A
Inter ___ (among others) (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALIA→
59A
Period of peace, and a hint to a three-letter piece of the marked answers (10)
Starts with Q, ends with LQUIETSPELL→
62A
Pouchlike parts (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSACS→
63A
“Once more ___ the breach...” (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUNTO→
64A
Chilling (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEERIE→
65A
Little lad (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETYKE→
66A
Sounds from fireworks viewers (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOOHS→
67A
Commerce (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETRADE→
Down
1D
Mtn. measures (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALTS→
2D
Bollywood garb (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISARI→
3D
Asian spice obtained from a distinctly shaped fruit (9)
Starts with S, ends with ESTARANISE→
4D
UFO occupants (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
5D
Capital served by Imam Khomeini International Airport (6)
Starts with T, ends with NTEHRAN→
6D
“Ain’t that the truth!” (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAMEN→
7D
Lacquer applications (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOATS→
8D
Ability tested with Zener cards (3)
Starts with E, ends with PESP→
9D
Some MLB batters (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDHS→
10D
Greets casually (6)
Starts with S, ends with ISAYSHI→
11D
Lazy mammal (5)
Starts with S, ends with HSLOTH→
12D
George who played Sulu (5)
Starts with T, ends with ITAKEI→
13D
Dismissive laugh (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSNORT→
18D
Sentry’s order (4)
Starts with H, ends with THALT→
22D
Carne ___ (5)
Starts with A, ends with AASADA→
24D
Reduce to a pulp (4)
Starts with M, ends with HMASH→
26D
Paint option (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMATTE→
27D
Maker of Nitro gaming PCs (4)
Starts with A, ends with RACER→
28D
Like lemons and limes (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTART→
29D
Aussie flock (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEMUS→
32D
Total, as a cost (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORUNTO→
33D
Fragrance by singer Grande (3)
Starts with A, ends with IARI→
34D
Heard but not seen, perhaps (9)
Starts with O, ends with AOFFCAMERA→
35D
Canted campanile site (4)
Starts with P, ends with APISA→
36D
Inverness inhabitant (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSCOT→
38D
Twin pronouns (5)
Starts with H, ends with EHESHE→
39D
Words of approximation (4)
Starts with O, ends with OORSO→
40D
Needs no alterations (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFITS→
44D
One may serve a sentence (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPHRASE→
45D
Achievement (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFEAT→
46D
“Ready?” (6)
Starts with A, ends with TALLSET→
47D
It has many courses (5)
Starts with F, ends with TFEAST→
48D
Decorative woodwork (5)
Starts with I, ends with YINLAY→
49D
Nail, as a balance beam dismount landing (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTICK→
50D
Bandmate of Mick (5)
Starts with K, ends with HKEITH→
54D
Some summer babies (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLEOS→
56D
Skated (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSLID→
57D
Great delight (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGLEE→
59D
___ vadis (3)
Starts with Q, ends with OQUO→
60D
Game with red, green, blue and yellow suits (3)
Starts with U, ends with OUNO→
61D
Apiece (3)
Starts with P, ends with RPER→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 14, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Prasanna Keshava and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Intel source (ASSET); Nailed, as a test (ACED); They made NYC touchdowns years ago (SSTS).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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