WSJ Crossword hints and answers for June 25, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleAs a Rule
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
Back biter (5)
Starts with M, ends with RMOLAR→
6A
Almost unnoticeably (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABIT→
10A
Green gamer (4)
Starts with N, ends with BNOOB→
14A
Pastis flavorer (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANISE→
15A
Meat market (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDELI→
16A
Woman in a Billy Wilder title (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIRMA→
17A
Minor injury? (10)
Starts with J, ends with LJUSTASWELL→
19A
One way to draw (4)
Starts with N, ends with RNEAR→
20A
Province between Turin and Genoa (4)
Starts with A, ends with IASTI→
21A
Maron of Apple TV’s “Stick” (4)
Starts with M, ends with CMARC→
22A
Singer from Reykjavik (5)
Starts with B, ends with KBJORK→
23A
Reply to a rapper (5)
Starts with E, ends with RENTER→
25A
She didn’t accept Zeus’s excuses (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHERA→
27A
Fay’s role in “King Kong” (3)
Starts with A, ends with NANN→
29A
Handed over some cabbage? (11)
Starts with P, ends with WPASSEDASLAW→
34A
Labor party? (6)
Starts with M, ends with RMOTHER→
36A
Console alternatives (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPCS→
37A
It needs to get a grip (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETIRE→
39A
End for peace or neat (3)
Starts with N, ends with KNIK→
40A
Targets for crackers (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSAFES→
41A
Virtual people in a popular franchise (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSIMS→
42A
Bearded prez (3)
Starts with A, ends with EABE→
43A
“If it ___ for you...” (6)
Starts with W, ends with TWERENT→
44A
Enjoying Broadway? (11)
Starts with S, ends with WSEEINGASHOW→
47A
___ Islas Filipinas (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLAS→
48A
Polo alternatives (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEES→
49A
Choreographer Zane (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARNIE→
51A
Meet’s mate (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGREET→
54A
“Heroes in a half shell” grp. (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTMNT→
56A
Subtle summons (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
59A
Rock in motion (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALAVA→
60A
Bribed one’s sibling? (10)
Starts with B, ends with SBOUGHTASIS→
62A
Center A’ja Wilson’s team (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACES→
63A
Roughly (4)
Starts with O, ends with OORSO→
64A
Rapper’s sound (5)
Starts with K, ends with KKNOCK→
66A
“I’ve ___ had!” (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBEEN→
67A
Fails in a big way (5)
Starts with T, ends with STANKS→
Down
1D
Goya subject (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMAJA→
2D
Obligation (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONUS→
3D
“Here’s some important advice...” (10)
Starts with L, ends with ELISTENTOME→
4D
Sean who played Samwise (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASTIN→
5D
Stephen of “The Crying Game” (3)
Starts with R, ends with AREA→
6D
Battling campaigns (6)
Starts with A, ends with SADWARS→
7D
Ballpark beverage (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBEER→
8D
“Can’t tell you offhand” (8)
Starts with I, ends with KILLCHECK→
9D
Up to, informally (3)
Starts with T, ends with LTIL→
10D
Shuriken (9)
Starts with N, ends with RNINJASTAR→
11D
Classic cookie (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
12D
Ilhan in Congress (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROMAR→
13D
Mailman’s reception, perhaps (4)
Starts with B, ends with KBARK→
18D
Drag through the mud (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSMEAR→
22D
Chantelle product (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABRA→
24D
Dressed in white for Halloween? (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTPED→
26D
Post positions, for short (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEDS→
27D
Accumulate (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAMASS→
28D
“Straight up” (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOLIE→
30D
Overseas assets? (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPIES→
31D
Something learned from experience (10)
Starts with L, ends with NLIFELESSON→
32D
Game venue (5)
Starts with A, ends with AARENA→
33D
Writers Rebecca and Jessamyn (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWESTS→
35D
Is fortunate (9)
Starts with H, ends with YHASITEASY→
39D
Place to spend bucks on Bucks gear (8)
Starts with N, ends with ENBASTORE→
40D
Like a seam (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSEWN→
42D
Maturity (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
43D
See 45-Down (5)
Starts with W, ends with HWORTH→
45D
With 43-Down, balance sheet figure (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNET→
46D
“Whoa, whoa, whoa!” (6)
Starts with H, ends with NHANGON→
50D
Old toothpaste brand (5)
Starts with I, ends with AIPANA→
51D
Delighted (4)
Starts with G, ends with DGLAD→
52D
Speed test (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERACE→
53D
Uniform (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEVEN→
55D
Member of a Greek nonet (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMUSE→
57D
Tastelessly morbid, say (4)
Starts with S, ends with KSICK→
58D
Chiding sounds (4)
Starts with T, ends with STSKS→
60D
Go up and down (3)
Starts with B, ends with BBOB→
61D
B’way purchase (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTKT→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for June 25, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jake Halperin and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Back biter (MOLAR); Almost unnoticeably (ABIT); Green gamer (NOOB).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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