WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 29, 2026
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Clues76
Across33
Down43
TitleGoing Dutch
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
Battered boat (3)
Starts with T, ends with BTUB→
8A
Elba of “The Wire” (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIDRIS→
13A
Whichever (3)
Starts with A, ends with YANY→
14A
Major vein (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELODE→
15A
“Lovergirl” singer ___ Marie (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATEENA→
16A
Steps off the base, maybe (8)
Starts with G, ends with LGOESAWOL→
18A
Arrives speedily (6)
Starts with Z, ends with NZIPSIN→
20A
Senior status, of a sort (12)
Starts with T, ends with ETWELFTHGRADE→
22A
Turquoise kin (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAQUA→
25A
Skin cream ingredient (7)
Starts with L, ends with NLANOLIN→
26A
Shocked beyond words (10)
Starts with D, ends with KDUMBSTRUCK→
31A
Sacred Hindu text (4)
Starts with V, ends with AVEDA→
32A
Quick swim (3)
Starts with D, ends with PDIP→
33A
Door opener (4)
Starts with K, ends with BKNOB→
34A
Córdoba kiss (4)
Starts with B, ends with OBESO→
35A
Ring for a boxer? (9)
Starts with D, ends with RDOGCOLLAR→
38A
Follow furtively (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTAIL→
40A
Retreat (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLAIR→
41A
Following (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
44A
Male meowers (4)
Starts with T, ends with STOMS→
45A
Systematic (10)
Starts with M, ends with LMETHODICAL→
48A
Warns of a collision, perhaps (7)
Starts with B, ends with TBEEPSAT→
50A
Red figure (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDEBT→
51A
Pay individually, and what the sets of circles in this puzzle do (12)
Starts with S, ends with LSPLITTHEBILL→
56A
“Evil Under the Sun” sleuth (6)
Starts with P, ends with TPOIROT→
57A
Fan who might sing along to “Sorry” (8)
Starts with B, ends with RBELIEBER→
61A
Clinton’s 2016 running mate (5)
Starts with K, ends with EKAINE→
62A
Endure a heat wave (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBAKE→
63A
Lingerie piece (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABRA→
64A
Fragrant compound (5)
Starts with E, ends with RESTER→
65A
Figure (out) (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSUSS→
66A
Lose firmness, perhaps (3)
Starts with S, ends with GSAG→
Down
1D
Graffiti signature (3)
Starts with T, ends with GTAG→
2D
Game whose name is announced during play (3)
Starts with U, ends with OUNO→
3D
Player’s pass (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBYE→
4D
Hammer part (4)
Starts with C, ends with WCLAW→
5D
23-time NHL All-Star (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHOWE→
6D
Fan’s fixation (4)
Starts with I, ends with LIDOL→
7D
Mirror sight (4)
Starts with S, ends with FSELF→
8D
Violinist Perlman (6)
Starts with I, ends with KITZHAK→
10D
One who chastises (8)
Starts with R, ends with RREPROVER→
11D
How retail workers are employed (7)
Starts with I, ends with SINSALES→
12D
Made a meaningful commitment (7)
Starts with S, ends with OSAIDIDO→
17D
Sudden pain (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSTAB→
19D
“99 Luftballons” singer (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANENA→
21D
Spa treatment, initially (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTLC→
22D
Recipe verb (3)
Starts with A, ends with DADD→
23D
Who, in French (3)
Starts with Q, ends with IQUI→
24D
Worker who makes a lot of calls (3)
Starts with U, ends with PUMP→
27D
Cheer from Minnesota Vikings fans (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSKOL→
28D
Capt. Picard’s spinoff (3)
Starts with T, ends with GTNG→
29D
Huge bird of myth (3)
Starts with R, ends with CROC→
30D
Letter-shaped hardware (5)
Starts with U, ends with TUBOLT→
34D
Medieval entertainer (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBARD→
35D
Bring low (8)
Starts with D, ends with TDISPIRIT→
36D
“Well, ___-di-dah!” (3)
Starts with L, ends with HLAH→
37D
Mark Tatulli comic strip (3)
Starts with L, ends with OLIO→
38D
Soccer kick using the tip of the foot (7)
Starts with T, ends with ETOEPOKE→
39D
Bloomer and Earhart (7)
Starts with A, ends with SAMELIAS→
41D
Opening day pitcher (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
42D
Research site (3)
Starts with L, ends with BLAB→
43D
PC key (3)
Starts with A, ends with TALT→
44D
Recipe amt. (4)
Starts with T, ends with PTBSP→
45D
Carry weight (6)
Starts with M, ends with RMATTER→
46D
Biblical verb ending (3)
Starts with E, ends with HETH→
47D
Sitting still (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIDLE→
49D
Masonry material (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTONE→
52D
Recedes (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEBBS→
53D
Billet-doux sender (4)
Starts with B, ends with UBEAU→
55D
Propaganda, probably (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLIES→
58D
Air rifle ammo (3)
Starts with B, ends with SBBS→
59D
Historic chapter (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
60D
Disreputable newspaper (3)
Starts with R, ends with GRAG→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 29, 2026?+
76 clues: 33 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Seth Bisen-Hersh and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Battered boat (TUB); XXX (CHIS); Elba of “The Wire” (IDRIS).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
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