WSJ Crossword hints and answers for June 20, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues138
Across62
Down76
TitleSix-Packs
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
Shop cutter with a reinforced side (7)
Starts with B, ends with WBACKSAW→
8A
Less relaxed (6)
Starts with T, ends with RTENSER→
14A
Bar mitzvah parties (6)
Starts with R, ends with SRABBIS→
20A
Planetary orbit, e.g. (7)
Starts with E, ends with EELLIPSE→
21A
Extremely (6)
Starts with E, ends with OEVERSO→
22A
Become visible (6)
Starts with E, ends with EEMERGE→
23A
Covens of witchy quails? (14)
Starts with S, ends with SSPELLINGBEVIES→
25A
The King’s Gallantry Medal, e.g. (6)
Starts with H, ends with RHONOUR→
26A
“A Confederacy of Dunces” author (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETOOLE→
27A
Petunia or Daisy, e.g. (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTOON→
28A
It runs on Apple silicon (4)
Starts with I, ends with CIMAC→
30A
Trail behind (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLAG→
31A
Aphid that yields a honeylike substance (6)
Starts with A, ends with WANTCOW→
33A
Holstein who’s a hoot? (11)
Starts with F, ends with EFUNNYBOVINE→
37A
Corp. bigwigs (3)
Starts with V, ends with SVPS→
40A
Québécoise “Queen of Power Ballads” (4)
Starts with D, ends with NDION→
41A
Honeydew’s kin (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACASABA→
42A
2023 Oscar nominee de Armas (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
43A
Either of two in a mask (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEYEHOLE→
45A
Business that has projected results (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACINEMA→
46A
Spotify category (3)
Starts with P, ends with PPOP→
48A
Clergyman joining the Crusades? (12)
Starts with A, ends with RARMOREDVICAR→
50A
Troops stationed in a town (8)
Starts with G, ends with NGARRISON→
55A
Cut for a butcher (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLOIN→
56A
Maintains (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAVERS→
57A
Galena, chiefly (7)
Starts with L, ends with ELEADORE→
58A
Conical cap (3)
Starts with F, ends with ZFEZ→
60A
Put together (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBUILT→
61A
Paris visitor? (5)
Starts with H, ends with NHELEN→
63A
Nave fixture (3)
Starts with P, ends with WPEW→
64A
Department of keen energy? (10)
Starts with A, ends with YAVIDAGENCY→
67A
Wedding photographer’s capture? (10)
Starts with L, ends with TLOVINGSHOT→
69A
Red Bull serving (3)
Starts with C, ends with NCAN→
70A
Repair bill section (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPARTS→
71A
Yellow finch (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSERIN→
72A
Spotify category (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEMO→
73A
Appetizer in a Japanese restaurant (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEDAMAME→
75A
Catherine of “A Mighty Wind” (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOHARA→
76A
Some of them work at home (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUMPS→
79A
Empathize with (8)
Starts with R, ends with ORELATETO→
81A
The oracle’s chamber in Delphi’s temple? (12)
Starts with D, ends with MDIVININGROOM→
86A
Like bananas in banana splits (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPEELED→
88A
Gratis (7)
Starts with F, ends with EFORFREE→
89A
Apprehend (3)
Starts with N, ends with BNAB→
91A
Charlie of “Stranger Things” (6)
Starts with H, ends with NHEATON→
92A
On this spot (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHERE→
93A
Sizzling saison (3)
Starts with E, ends with EETE→
94A
Tool for applying facial foundation? (11)
Starts with V, ends with HVISAGEBRUSH→
97A
Some bakers (6)
Starts with P, ends with NPIEMEN→
99A
Tolkien’s Treebeard, e.g. (3)
Starts with E, ends with TENT→
100A
Succulent with serrated leaves (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
101A
Small valley (4)
Starts with D, ends with LDELL→
102A
Unlikely to be corrupted (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOBLE→
106A
Made a concerted effort (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESTROVE→
108A
Insignificant bit of party decoration? (14)
Starts with T, ends with NTRIVIALBALLOON→
113A
Sound-based (6)
Starts with P, ends with CPHONIC→
114A
Making less mess (6)
Starts with T, ends with RTIDIER→
115A
Played with nervous energy (7)
Starts with A, ends with OAGITATO→
116A
Blessing, so to speak (6)
Starts with A, ends with TASSENT→
117A
Brings home from the pound (6)
Starts with A, ends with SADOPTS→
118A
Can’t abide (7)
Starts with D, ends with SDETESTS→
Down
2D
Bowlful for a beagle (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALPO→
3D
Jazz singer Laine (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCLEO→
4D
Masta ___ (rapper in the Wu-Tang Clan) (5)
Starts with K, ends with AKILLA→
5D
Opulent appearance (8)
Starts with S, ends with RSPLENDOR→
6D
“___ was saying...” (3)
Starts with A, ends with IASI→
7D
Yale did it in 1969 (8)
Starts with W, ends with DWENTCOED→
8D
2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim (5)
Starts with T, ends with WTEBOW→
9D
Smooth (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEVEN→
10D
Great Basin Natl. Pk. setting (3)
Starts with N, ends with VNEV→
11D
Indian title of respect (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISRI→
12D
Jargon ender (3)
Starts with E, ends with EESE→
13D
Sack on a mound (8)
Starts with R, ends with GROSINBAG→
14D
Post-injury program (5)
Starts with R, ends with BREHAB→
15D
Brand with a torch logo (5)
Starts with A, ends with OAMOCO→
16D
Casey Affleck’s older brother (3)
Starts with B, ends with NBEN→
17D
Josh of “Avengers: Infinity War” (6)
Starts with B, ends with NBROLIN→
18D
Scaly pet (6)
Starts with I, ends with AIGUANA→
19D
Durable fabric (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESERGE→
29D
“Case of the Ex” singer (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMYA→
32D
Flooring choice (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETILE→
33D
Some unsanctioned animation images (6)
Starts with F, ends with TFANART→
34D
Manipulative group (5)
Starts with U, ends with SUSERS→
35D
1960s war theater, informally (3)
Starts with N, ends with MNAM→
36D
Uninspired (5)
Starts with V, ends with DVAPID→
37D
Osso buco base (4)
Starts with V, ends with LVEAL→
38D
Firebug (4)
Starts with P, ends with OPYRO→
39D
Open round (9)
Starts with S, ends with LSEMIFINAL→
41D
Emmy winner Tyson (6)
Starts with C, ends with YCICELY→
44D
Gave an edge to (5)
Starts with H, ends with DHONED→
45D
Poli sci course (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCIVICS→
46D
Get smart, in a way (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPREEN→
47D
Color of a plane’s black box (6)
Starts with O, ends with EORANGE→
49D
Boast about (5)
Starts with V, ends with TVAUNT→
51D
Fully committed (5)
Starts with A, ends with NALLIN→
52D
Junior’s junior (9)
Starts with S, ends with ESOPHOMORE→
53D
Treat since 1912 (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
54D
Pond denizen (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEWT→
59D
Mexican revolutionary (6)
Starts with Z, ends with AZAPATA→
60D
Floppy top (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBERET→
61D
Terribly nasty (6)
Starts with H, ends with DHORRID→
62D
Brand with a French Alps logo (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEVIAN→
64D
Maker of Aspire PCs (4)
Starts with A, ends with RACER→
65D
___ mecum (handbook) (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVADE→
66D
Joystick jockey (5)
Starts with G, ends with RGAMER→
67D
Add yeast to (6)
Starts with L, ends with NLEAVEN→
68D
Foe of Gargamel (5)
Starts with S, ends with FSMURF→
71D
1862 battle (6)
Starts with S, ends with HSHILOH→
74D
Deadly African serpent (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMAMBA→
75D
“Waiting for Lefty” playwright (5)
Starts with O, ends with SODETS→
77D
Frost, e.g. (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPOET→
78D
Pirate aboard the Jolly Roger (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESMEE→
80D
“The Merry Widow,” e.g. (8)
Starts with O, ends with AOPERETTA→
82D
Admission of remorse (8)
Starts with I, ends with DIFEELBAD→
83D
Usual custom (4)
Starts with N, ends with MNORM→
84D
Approved (8)
Starts with G, ends with TGREENLIT→
87D
Rhône fill (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEAU→
89D
Innings for closers (6)
Starts with N, ends with SNINTHS→
90D
Daikin Park players (6)
Starts with A, ends with SASTROS→
91D
“Euphoria” shower (3)
Starts with H, ends with OHBO→
92D
Sledding spot (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHILL→
94D
Big name in scooters (5)
Starts with V, ends with AVESPA→
95D
California governor Newsom (5)
Starts with G, ends with NGAVIN→
96D
Put in office (5)
Starts with E, ends with TELECT→
97D
Harry & David’s Royal Rivieras, e.g. (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPEARS→
98D
Murphy’s “48 Hrs.” co-star (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOLTE→
101D
Losing plan (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDIET→
103D
Scaly pets (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBOAS→
104D
Trent of Mississippi (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLOTT→
105D
Grandson of Adam and Eve (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENOS→
107D
Undivided (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
109D
Disencumber (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRID→
110D
Wedding words (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIDO→
111D
Bigwig (3)
Starts with V, ends with PVIP→
112D
Historic period (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for June 20, 2026?+
138 clues: 62 Across and 76 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mike Shenk and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Shop cutter with a reinforced side (BACKSAW); Less relaxed (TENSER); Bar mitzvah parties (RABBIS).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
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