WSJ Crossword hints and answers for October 22, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleEenie, Meenie...
Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Makes a major tear in (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRIPS→
5A
Careless mistakes (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLIPS→
10A
Interview goal (3)
Starts with J, ends with BJOB→
14A
Strip for laughs (5)
Starts with C, ends with CCOMIC→
15A
Olympics sport dominated by Japan (4)
Starts with J, ends with OJUDO→
16A
Beagle biter (4)
Starts with F, ends with AFLEA→
17A
Plenty sore (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIRATE→
18A
Vicinity (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
19A
Specifically (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTOWIT→
21A
Thrifty trait (7)
Starts with E, ends with YECONOMY→
23A
Tied up (6)
Starts with E, ends with DEVENED→
25A
Cal. neighbor (3)
Starts with N, ends with VNEV→
26A
Workout unit (3)
Starts with R, ends with PREP→
29A
River of Scotland (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDEE→
30A
Mattress problems (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLUMPS→
33A
Virus named for a Congo tributary (5)
Starts with E, ends with AEBOLA→
35A
Big name in metal production (5)
Starts with A, ends with AALCOA→
36A
Jazz legend Garner (6)
Starts with E, ends with LERROLL→
37A
Selection method like “eenie, meenie...” (13)
Starts with C, ends with ECOUNTINGRHYME→
40A
Some vacation homes (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCONDOS→
41A
Starbucks logo character (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSIREN→
42A
Celebrating Carnaval do Brasil, maybe (5)
Starts with I, ends with OINRIO→
43A
How some imports arrive (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABYSEA→
44A
Crunch targets (3)
Starts with A, ends with SABS→
47A
The Buckeyes’ sch. (3)
Starts with O, ends with UOSU→
48A
Wizards’ org. (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANBA→
50A
Rehearsal (6)
Starts with D, ends with NDRYRUN→
52A
Sporty shoe (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSNEAKER→
56A
Argument (5)
Starts with S, ends with OSETTO→
57A
Classic pop (4)
Starts with N, ends with INEHI→
59A
Dirty tricks (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRUSES→
61A
Way off (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAFAR→
62A
Visa rival, familiarly (4)
Starts with A, ends with XAMEX→
63A
Something to fill in (5)
Starts with B, ends with KBLANK→
64A
Melody (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETUNE→
65A
Work tables (3)
Starts with B, ends with SBUS→
66A
Riyadh resident (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISAUDI→
67A
Downhill glider (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSLED→
Down
1D
Rode the rapids (6)
Starts with R, ends with DRAFTED→
2D
Dreamy-eyed (6)
Starts with I, ends with EINLOVE→
3D
Shorty (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPEEWEE→
4D
Suitor (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSWAIN→
5D
Lab subj. (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISCI→
6D
Anecdotal knowledge (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELORE→
7D
Popular desktop (4)
Starts with I, ends with CIMAC→
8D
Spikes on Pikes Peak, perhaps (6)
Starts with P, ends with SPITONS→
9D
Unseemly outburst (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESCENE→
10D
Where cases are considered (8)
Starts with J, ends with MJURYROOM→
11D
Poetic praise (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
12D
Fluffy wrap (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABOA→
15D
Sacher torte ingredient (3)
Starts with J, ends with MJAM→
20D
“This is absolutely hush-hush!” (9)
Starts with T, ends with ETELLNOONE→
22D
Catches without meaning to, perhaps (9)
Starts with O, ends with SOVERHEARS→
24D
Passages used in some heist movies (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDUCTS→
27D
French fashion magazine (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELLE→
31D
Cry of feigned innocence (3)
Starts with M, ends with IMOI→
32D
Violet family member (5)
Starts with P, ends with YPANSY→
34D
___ Mawr College (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBRYN→
35D
BMW competitor (4)
Starts with A, ends with IAUDI→
36D
Dropped the ball, say (5)
Starts with E, ends with DERRED→
37D
Swindles (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCONS→
38D
Forward surges (8)
Starts with O, ends with SONRUSHES→
39D
Company men? (3)
Starts with G, ends with SGIS→
40D
AFL partner (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCIO→
43D
Scott of “Quantum Leap” (6)
Starts with B, ends with ABAKULA→
44D
Shifty (6)
Starts with A, ends with LARTFUL→
45D
Lighter fuel (6)
Starts with B, ends with EBUTANE→
46D
Wasn’t a quiet sleeper (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSNORED→
49D
Cutting comments (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBARBS→
51D
“Sailing to Byzantium” poet (5)
Starts with Y, ends with SYEATS→
54D
Jacob’s twin (4)
Starts with E, ends with UESAU→
55D
Make a major tear in (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREND→
57D
Collar (3)
Starts with N, ends with BNAB→
58D
Outback speeder (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
60D
Downhill glider (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISKI→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for October 22, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mike Shenk and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Makes a major tear in (RIPS); Careless mistakes (SLIPS); Interview goal (JOB).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
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