WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 2, 2026
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Clues76
Across39
Down37
TitleCircular Reasoning
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
Sectional, e.g. (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASOFA→
5A
Stopped lying? (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSATUP→
10A
Crop’s kin (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWHIP→
14A
Squat target (4)
Starts with Q, ends with DQUAD→
15A
Water bill statistic (5)
Starts with U, ends with EUSAGE→
16A
Ithaca’s capital? (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIOTA→
17A
Addresses that Bitly shortens (4)
Starts with U, ends with SURLS→
18A
Part of the Venn diagram formed by the letters in 34- and 52-Across? (10)
Starts with R, ends with SRIGHTCROSS→
20A
Inspired cry (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
21A
Word with garden or party (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATEA→
22A
Second chances (5)
Starts with R, ends with SREDOS→
23A
Part of the Venn diagram formed by the letters in 34- and 52-Across? (8)
Starts with L, ends with GLEFTWING→
26A
Slots’ spot (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCASINO→
27A
Cereal inspired by a cookie (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOREOOS→
28A
M.D.s prescribe Adderall for it (4)
Starts with A, ends with DADHD→
30A
Bird that can jump seven feet off the ground (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
31A
Casting director’s focus (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROLE→
32A
Customary (5)
Starts with U, ends with LUSUAL→
33A
Specified (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSET→
34A
They range from 400 to 1600 (9)
Starts with S, ends with SSATSCORES→
38A
Y course, perhaps (3)
Starts with C, ends with RCPR→
41A
Crushes in cans, e.g. (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSODAS→
42A
Give for a bit (4)
Starts with L, ends with DLEND→
46A
Flat toilet (3)
Starts with L, ends with OLOO→
47A
Stop shooting (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWRAP→
48A
Maker of Skandic snowmobiles (6)
Starts with S, ends with OSKIDOO→
50A
Short program (6)
Starts with A, ends with TAPPLET→
52A
Making beads? (8)
Starts with S, ends with GSWEATING→
54A
Most suitable (5)
Starts with I, ends with LIDEAL→
55A
Suitable (3)
Starts with A, ends with TAPT→
56A
Keyless entry device (3)
Starts with F, ends with BFOB→
57A
Part of the Venn diagram formed by the letters in 34- and 52-Across? (10)
Starts with M, ends with TMIDDLEEAST→
61A
Sharp flavor (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBITE→
62A
Good opponent (4)
Starts with E, ends with LEVIL→
63A
Not fresh (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETRITE→
64A
Crushed, as an interview (4)
Starts with A, ends with DACED→
65A
German’s neighbor (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDANE→
66A
Proofer’s pointer (5)
Starts with C, ends with TCARET→
67A
Decluttering challenge (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMESS→
Down
2D
“You saved us!” (7)
Starts with O, ends with OOURHERO→
3D
Balls served with pita (7)
Starts with F, ends with LFALAFEL→
4D
Podcast interruptions (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
5D
“Yes indeed!” (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSUREIS→
6D
Like over 4.5 billion people (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASIAN→
7D
Game with a freeze variety (3)
Starts with T, ends with GTAG→
8D
Cry of disgust (3)
Starts with U, ends with HUGH→
9D
Bearded dragon, for some (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPET→
10D
Tangle on a robot (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWIRES→
11D
Gap offerings (7)
Starts with H, ends with SHOODIES→
12D
Most welcomed line at a bar? (7)
Starts with I, ends with EITSONME→
13D
Distribute (7)
Starts with P, ends with TPASSOUT→
19D
Tot rocker (6)
Starts with C, ends with ECRADLE→
21D
Minimum word length in Scrabble (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTWO→
24D
Low digits (4)
Starts with T, ends with STOES→
25D
They’re turned until they click (7)
Starts with G, ends with SGASCAPS→
26D
Burn a bit (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCHAR→
29D
Minimal teams (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDUOS→
32D
Organic seal letters (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUSDA→
35D
In addition (6)
Starts with A, ends with LASWELL→
36D
Breach of contract is not one (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTORT→
37D
Thin cut (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSLIT→
38D
No longer up for grabs (7)
Starts with C, ends with DCLAIMED→
39D
Beyoncé or Rihanna (7)
Starts with P, ends with APOPDIVA→
40D
Persuaded forcefully (7)
Starts with R, ends with NROPEDIN→
43D
Imposing building (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEDIFICE→
44D
“Everything’s perfect” (7)
Starts with N, ends with SNONOTES→
45D
Sites of some retired boxers? (7)
Starts with D, ends with SDOGBEDS→
48D
Korea’s BTS, e.g. (6)
Starts with S, ends with TSEPTET→
49D
“Whine Up” singer DeLuna (3)
Starts with K, ends with TKAT→
51D
Big spoon (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELADLE→
53D
Squander (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWASTE→
58D
Common Latin abbreviations are a.m., i.e., e.g., ___ (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
59D
Significant span (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
60D
It’s in a bubble (3)
Starts with A, ends with RAIR→
61D
Sound of impact (3)
Starts with B, ends with MBAM→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 2, 2026?+
76 clues: 39 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by David Steinberg and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Sectional, e.g. (SOFA); Stopped lying? (SATUP); Crop’s kin (WHIP).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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