WSJ Crossword hints and answers for October 1, 2026
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Clues78
Across35
Down43
TitleWe’ll Be Around
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
Gasol of NBA fame (3)
Starts with P, ends with UPAU→
4A
To be played smoothly (6)
Starts with L, ends with OLEGATO→
10A
App that’ll find you a bike or scooter (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUBER→
14A
Pitchers’ deliveries (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
15A
Widely recognized (6)
Starts with I, ends with CICONIC→
16A
Funny Fey (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATINA→
17A
“Don’t even think about it!” (10)
Starts with Y, ends with TYOUWOULDNT→
19A
Water whirl (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEDDY→
20A
Munich metro (5)
Starts with U, ends with NUBAHN→
21A
Hold the power (5)
Starts with R, ends with NREIGN→
23A
Varsovian, e.g. (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPOLE→
24A
Forbidden septet (10)
Starts with D, ends with SDEADLYSINS→
29A
Mamdani’s mom (4)
Starts with N, ends with RNAIR→
31A
“___ Pérez” (2024 film nominated for Best Picture) (6)
Starts with E, ends with AEMILIA→
32A
She played Sue Snell in 1976’s “Carrie” (9)
Starts with A, ends with GAMYIRVING→
37A
Norse trickster (4)
Starts with L, ends with ILOKI→
38A
“Life of Pi” director (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELEE→
39A
Took the time to enjoy (7)
Starts with S, ends with DSAVORED→
42A
From, in German names (3)
Starts with V, ends with NVON→
43A
Tough test (4)
Starts with O, ends with LORAL→
45A
“Hold on” (9)
Starts with O, ends with TONEMOMENT→
47A
Bitter rant (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSCREED→
50A
“See ya!” (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCIAO→
51A
Windsor technique (10)
Starts with S, ends with TSINGLEKNOT→
54A
Couples (4)
Starts with T, ends with STWOS→
58A
Geography class aid (5)
Starts with U, ends with PUSMAP→
59A
Envelope attachment (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTAMP→
60A
Appear imminent (4)
Starts with L, ends with MLOOM→
63A
Treat since 1912 (10)
Starts with O, ends with EOREOCOOKIE→
66A
Feeling low (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBLUE→
67A
Caught some z’s (6)
Starts with N, ends with DNAPPED→
68A
H, sometimes (3)
Starts with E, ends with AETA→
69A
They have a rumble with the Sharks (4)
Starts with J, ends with SJETS→
70A
Puts into words (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTATES→
71A
Ukr., once (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSSR→
Down
1D
Fork over the dough (5)
Starts with P, ends with PPAYUP→
2D
Filipino dish (5)
Starts with A, ends with OADOBO→
3D
Expected (5)
Starts with U, ends with LUSUAL→
4D
Maned beast (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLION→
5D
Money until 1999 (3)
Starts with E, ends with UECU→
6D
Fútbol game shout (3)
Starts with G, ends with LGOL→
7D
“Rise Up” singer Day (5)
Starts with A, ends with AANDRA→
8D
Like forks (5)
Starts with T, ends with DTINED→
9D
Cut point dividing a statistical set into eight equal groups (6)
Starts with O, ends with EOCTILE→
10D
Cleaver or corkscrew, say (7)
Starts with U, ends with LUTENSIL→
11D
Make an offer (3)
Starts with B, ends with DBID→
12D
Finish (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEND→
13D
Sunbeam (3)
Starts with R, ends with YRAY→
18D
“It only hurts ___ laugh” (5)
Starts with W, ends with IWHENI→
22D
Pumping place (3)
Starts with G, ends with MGYM→
24D
La Scala star (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADIVA→
25D
She played Tubman to an Oscar nom (5)
Starts with E, ends with OERIVO→
26D
“And ___ Her” (5)
Starts with I, ends with EILOVE→
27D
Canon competitor (5)
Starts with N, ends with NNIKON→
28D
Selfless person (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSAINT→
30D
Word in the MGM logo (3)
Starts with A, ends with SARS→
32D
At ___ (perplexed) (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALOSS→
33D
Word of Gallic gratitude (5)
Starts with M, ends with IMERCI→
35D
Toulouse turndown (3)
Starts with N, ends with NNON→
36D
___-Roman (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGRECO→
40D
Give off (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEMIT→
41D
1950 noir classic (3)
Starts with D, ends with ADOA→
44D
Lentils and lima beans, e.g. (7)
Starts with L, ends with SLEGUMES→
46D
License plate words, sometimes (5)
Starts with M, ends with OMOTTO→
48D
Golf’s Ernie (3)
Starts with E, ends with SELS→
49D
Possessive types (6)
Starts with D, ends with SDEMONS→
52D
Gold unit (5)
Starts with K, ends with TKARAT→
53D
Music’s Salt-___ (5)
Starts with N, ends with ANPEPA→
55D
Comes to (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWAKES→
56D
Forgets to say (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOMITS→
57D
Thrown weapon (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSPEAR→
59D
Covers ground, in a way (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSODS→
60D
Prez from TX (3)
Starts with L, ends with JLBJ→
61D
Fútbol game shout (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOLE→
62D
Call at home (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOUT→
64D
Make a choice (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOPT→
65D
Semicircular letter (3)
Starts with C, ends with ECEE→
How to solve the WSJ Crossword
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WSJ Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for October 1, 2026?+
78 clues: 35 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Matt Gaffney and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Gasol of NBA fame (PAU); To be played smoothly (LEGATO); App that’ll find you a bike or scooter (UBER).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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