WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 3, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleShades of Difference
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
Tribeca neighbor (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOHO→
5A
“Time’s Arrow” author Martin (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAMIS→
9A
Das Herz pumps it (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBLUT→
13A
Sharif of “Lawrence of Arabia” (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROMAR→
14A
Form letters? (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWRITE→
15A
___ avis (4)
Starts with R, ends with ARARA→
16A
“Chilly Scenes of Winter” author (10)
Starts with A, ends with EANNBEATTIE→
18A
For that reason (4)
Starts with E, ends with OERGO→
19A
Disencumber (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRID→
20A
Foil for Garfield (4)
Starts with O, ends with EODIE→
21A
Some mallards (6)
Starts with D, ends with SDRAKES→
23A
Game of killers (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECLUE→
24A
Served perfectly (4)
Starts with A, ends with DACED→
25A
Prepare for an exam, maybe (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTRIP→
27A
Zooming sounds (8)
Starts with W, ends with SWHOOSHES→
31A
Really bothered (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATEAT→
32A
Dealer in futures (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSEER→
33A
Sports drink suffix (3)
Starts with A, ends with EADE→
34A
Independence Day set (15)
Starts with R, ends with EREDWHITEANDBLUE→
38A
Seething (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMAD→
39A
Paul of “Ant-Man” (4)
Starts with R, ends with DRUDD→
40A
Negligent (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSLACK→
41A
Smirks (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSLYGRINS→
44A
Indefinite wait (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWHILE→
45A
Hopelessly confused (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLOST→
46A
Cylindrical sandwich (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWRAP→
47A
Site of the royal residence Al-Yamamah Palace (6)
Starts with R, ends with HRIYADH→
50A
Only Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with an acting Oscar (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCHER→
51A
Hotel amenity (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
54A
Horace collection (4)
Starts with O, ends with SODES→
55A
Treated with sealer, say (10)
Starts with S, ends with FSTAINPROOF→
58A
Mendel subjects (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPEAS→
59A
Some bridge players (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEASTS→
60A
Vague memory (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBLUR→
61A
Carefree (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEASY→
62A
Temple chests (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARKS→
63A
Usual choice, informally (4)
Starts with G, ends with OGOTO→
Down
1D
Reach new heights (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSOAR→
2D
Four Seasons rival (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOMNI→
3D
Product of a deal (4)
Starts with H, ends with DHAND→
4D
Sphere (3)
Starts with O, ends with BORB→
5D
Shaw with a clarinet (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARTIE→
6D
Tick’s tiny kin (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMITE→
7D
“Lord, is ___?” (3)
Starts with I, ends with IITI→
8D
Farmer’s spring purchase (8)
Starts with S, ends with NSEEDCORN→
9D
Boulangerie array (6)
Starts with B, ends with SBREADS→
10D
Amusing escapade (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLARK→
11D
Longing (4)
Starts with U, ends with EURGE→
12D
Southwestern art mecca (4)
Starts with T, ends with STAOS→
14D
Crumple into a ball (5)
Starts with W, ends with PWADUP→
17D
Early stone tool (6)
Starts with E, ends with HEOLITH→
22D
Stutz contemporary (3)
Starts with R, ends with OREO→
23D
Sticking point, in an idiom (4)
Starts with C, ends with WCRAW→
24D
Leading (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAHEAD→
25D
Take things the wrong way (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTEAL→
26D
Boudoir garment (5)
Starts with T, ends with YTEDDY→
27D
Hoe targets (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWEEDS→
28D
Adjective on a shawarma cart (5)
Starts with H, ends with LHALAL→
29D
Draw out (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEDUCE→
30D
Try to find (4)
Starts with S, ends with KSEEK→
31D
Pitching staff, in metaphor (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARMS→
32D
Crashing through a window, e.g. (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSTUNT→
35D
Isle of Man surrounder (8)
Starts with I, ends with AIRISHSEA→
36D
Neighbor of E (6)
Starts with D, ends with PDSHARP→
37D
Radar screen dot (4)
Starts with B, ends with PBLIP→
42D
Like some stares (6)
Starts with G, ends with YGLASSY→
43D
Curtain holder (3)
Starts with R, ends with DROD→
44D
Carolina birds (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWRENS→
46D
Tiny amounts (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWHITS→
47D
You can skip it (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROPE→
48D
Entrepreneur’s start (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIDEA→
49D
Supporting answers (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYEAS→
50D
Wine holder (4)
Starts with C, ends with KCASK→
51D
Flying feat (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOLO→
52D
Sullen look (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPOUT→
53D
Frizzy do (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAFRO→
56D
Street sealer (3)
Starts with T, ends with RTAR→
57D
SCOTUS member until 2020 (3)
Starts with R, ends with GRBG→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 3, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mike Shenk and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Tribeca neighbor (SOHO); “Time’s Arrow” author Martin (AMIS); Das Herz pumps it (BLUT).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
Where can I find past WSJ Crossword answers?+
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