WSJ Crossword hints and answers for October 25, 2026
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Clues76
Across37
Down39
TitleGood Buddies
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
Sleeps in a tent (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCAMPS→
6A
Fishhook feature (4)
Starts with B, ends with BBARB→
10A
Highly collectible, perhaps (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
14A
Beer with breweries in Hokkaido and Fukushima (5)
Starts with A, ends with IASAHI→
15A
On the open ocean (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASEA→
16A
Comet competitor (4)
Starts with A, ends with XAJAX→
17A
Japanese camera brand (5)
Starts with N, ends with NNIKON→
18A
Property title (4)
Starts with D, ends with DDEED→
19A
Possess (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHAVE→
20A
Drink end for lemon or lime (3)
Starts with A, ends with EADE→
21A
Creator of “The Dating Game” and “The Gong Show” (11)
Starts with C, ends with SCHUCKBARRIS→
24A
Former “SNL” cast member Jones (6)
Starts with L, ends with ELESLIE→
26A
Thurman of “Kill Bill” (3)
Starts with U, ends with AUMA→
27A
Best Actress nominee for “Elizabeth” (13)
Starts with C, ends with TCATEBLANCHETT→
34A
Brass or bronze (5)
Starts with A, ends with YALLOY→
36A
Equine controls (5)
Starts with R, ends with SREINS→
37A
Take to court (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESUE→
38A
Too tall tales (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLIES→
39A
Book with a lock and key, maybe (5)
Starts with D, ends with YDIARY→
40A
Enjoy a restaurant meal (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDINE→
41A
Distinctive time period (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
42A
Not oblivious (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAWARE→
43A
Wiccan, for example (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPAGAN→
44A
Bob Woodward’s journalism partner (13)
Starts with C, ends with NCARLBERNSTEIN→
47A
Lincoln nickname (3)
Starts with A, ends with EABE→
48A
Pungent sushi bar condiment (6)
Starts with W, ends with IWASABI→
51A
American Red Cross founder (11)
Starts with C, ends with NCLARABARTON→
57A
Whole bunch (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTON→
58A
Small town, informally (4)
Starts with B, ends with GBURG→
59A
Cupcake decorator (4)
Starts with I, ends with RICER→
60A
Customary (5)
Starts with U, ends with LUSUAL→
62A
Shallowest of the Great Lakes (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
63A
Mets’ home stadium before Citi Field (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASHEA→
64A
Word with cotta or firma (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATERRA→
65A
Caboose’s position (4)
Starts with R, ends with RREAR→
66A
Lend a hand (4)
Starts with H, ends with PHELP→
67A
In shabby shape (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSEEDY→
Down
1D
Gondola’s course (5)
Starts with C, ends with LCANAL→
2D
Actor’s remark to the audience (5)
Starts with A, ends with EASIDE→
3D
Spells out (10)
Starts with M, ends with RMAKESCLEAR→
4D
Noodle soup in Hanoi (3)
Starts with P, ends with OPHO→
5D
Las Vegas nickname (7)
Starts with S, ends with YSINCITY→
6D
Erykah with five Grammys (4)
Starts with B, ends with UBADU→
7D
“Now wait ___!” (4)
Starts with A, ends with CASEC→
8D
Smell strongly (4)
Starts with R, ends with KREEK→
9D
“Tití Me Preguntó” singer (8)
Starts with B, ends with YBADBUNNY→
10D
Wildly enthused (6)
Starts with R, ends with HRAHRAH→
11D
Cracked open (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAJAR→
12D
Sitar great Shankar (4)
Starts with R, ends with IRAVI→
13D
Former flames (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEXES→
22D
___-haw (3)
Starts with H, ends with EHEE→
23D
Gremlins, Pacers and Hornets, e.g. (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAMCS→
25D
Vietnam neighbor (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLAOS→
28D
Prickly shrub (5)
Starts with B, ends with RBRIAR→
29D
Pick up facts (5)
Starts with L, ends with NLEARN→
30D
Buenos ___ (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAIRES→
31D
Endorsement on an online contract (10)
Starts with E, ends with EESIGNATURE→
32D
Cat fish? (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATUNA→
33D
Driver’s ed student, typically (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTEEN→
34D
Phillies infielder Bohm (4)
Starts with A, ends with CALEC→
35D
Italy’s currency before the euro (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALIRA→
39D
Socially inept (8)
Starts with D, ends with HDWEEBISH→
40D
Spot for an invited speaker (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDAIS→
42D
“Dancing Queen” group (4)
Starts with A, ends with AABBA→
43D
Meager pay, in slang (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPEANUTS→
45D
Of greater size (6)
Starts with L, ends with RLARGER→
46D
Binary system base (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTWO→
49D
Scrabble set part (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBOARD→
50D
Tooth filling (5)
Starts with I, ends with YINLAY→
51D
“Good buddy,” and a hint to 21-, 27-, 44- and 51-Across (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCBER→
52D
Item in a tackle box (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELURE→
53D
Solo at the Met (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
54D
Massage target (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACHE→
55D
Lively Scottish folk dance (4)
Starts with R, ends with LREEL→
61D
“Didn’t I tell you this would happen?” (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESEE→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for October 25, 2026?+
76 clues: 37 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Andrea Carla Michaels & Kevin Christian and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Sleeps in a tent (CAMPS); Fishhook feature (BARB); Highly collectible, perhaps (RARE).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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