WSJ Crossword hints and answers for October 6, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleTake Your Pict
Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Volunteer sitters, sometimes (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAUNTS→
6A
Scrape souvenir (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSCAB→
10A
Do seen in Wakanda (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAFRO→
14A
Hiatus (5)
Starts with B, ends with KBREAK→
15A
Political columnist Klein (4)
Starts with E, ends with AEZRA→
16A
1982 sci-fi film with 2010 and 2025 sequels (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTRON→
17A
Being polite to the celebs arriving at a gala event? (10)
Starts with C, ends with TCARPETTACT→
19A
Four-time Tony nominee Esparza (4)
Starts with R, ends with LRAUL→
20A
___ Poke (caramel candy) (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSLO→
21A
Drone from a drone (4)
Starts with W, ends with RWHIR→
22A
Like Vulcan ears (6)
Starts with P, ends with YPOINTY→
24A
Campus figure (4)
Starts with D, ends with NDEAN→
25A
November birthstone (5)
Starts with T, ends with ZTOPAZ→
26A
Frost or Burns (6)
Starts with R, ends with TROBERT→
29A
Hudson River School painter Thomas (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECOLE→
30A
Telluride seller (3)
Starts with K, ends with AKIA→
33A
Crude assn. (4)
Starts with O, ends with COPEC→
34A
Coalition basis? (9)
Starts with P, ends with TPOWERPACT→
36A
Spheres of interest (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAREAS→
38A
Cannes consent (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOUI→
39A
1966 Michael Caine movie (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALFIE→
40A
Part of a quirky heating system? (9)
Starts with D, ends with TDAFFYDUCT→
42A
Seller of Kajplats smart lights (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIKEA→
43A
Pronoun for some (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESHE→
44A
Either-or alternative (4)
Starts with B, ends with HBOTH→
45A
Feature of a casino “bandit” (6)
Starts with O, ends with MONEARM→
47A
Friendly relationship (5)
Starts with A, ends with YAMITY→
49A
Ignored the limit (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSPED→
50A
Not stationary (6)
Starts with M, ends with EMOTILE→
52A
Does some gardening (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHOES→
53A
Lenny and Carl frequent his tavern (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMOE→
56A
“If I may interrupt...” (4)
Starts with A, ends with MAHEM→
57A
Leaflet that makes valid arguments? (10)
Starts with S, ends with TSOUNDTRACT→
60A
It may be worn on a long trip (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETIRE→
61A
Baker’s need (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOVEN→
62A
Leisurely movement (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLENTO→
63A
Get rid of (4)
Starts with T, ends with STOSS→
64A
All up in everyone’s business (4)
Starts with N, ends with YNOSY→
65A
Pump brand (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEXXON→
Down
1D
Rudimentary principles (4)
Starts with A, ends with SABCS→
2D
River to the Caspian Sea (4)
Starts with U, ends with LURAL→
3D
Cruel emperor (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONERO→
4D
Bar feature (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTAP→
5D
Mock without mercy (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSKEWER→
6D
Become prevalent (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSETIN→
7D
Winter Palace occupant (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCZAR→
8D
Pendulum path (3)
Starts with A, ends with CARC→
9D
Certain Wayne Manor exit (7)
Starts with B, ends with EBATPOLE→
10D
Parts of hearts (5)
Starts with A, ends with AATRIA→
11D
“Amerika” novelist (10)
Starts with F, ends with AFRANZKAFKA→
12D
Embarrassing defeat (4)
Starts with R, ends with TROUT→
18D
Yonder thing (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTHAT→
23D
Puccini production (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOPERA→
24D
Brew before bedtime, maybe (5)
Starts with D, ends with FDECAF→
25D
Namely (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTOWIT→
26D
Fork features (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROADS→
27D
“You get a car!” shouter (5)
Starts with O, ends with HOPRAH→
28D
Tower of London guards, familiarly (10)
Starts with B, ends with SBEEFEATERS→
29D
Remote location, maybe (5)
Starts with C, ends with HCOUCH→
31D
Less friendly (5)
Starts with I, ends with RICIER→
32D
Opening day players (5)
Starts with A, ends with MATEAM→
34D
Sullen (5)
Starts with P, ends with YPOUTY→
35D
Worked diligently at (5)
Starts with P, ends with DPLIED→
37D
Youngest daughter on “Downton Abbey” (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSYBIL→
41D
Spoils, perhaps (7)
Starts with D, ends with NDOTESON→
45D
Columnist’s piece (4)
Starts with O, ends with DOPED→
46D
Get snug (6)
Starts with N, ends with ENESTLE→
48D
Silent performers (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMIMES→
49D
Cuckoo mascot of Cocoa Puffs (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSONNY→
50D
Ben’s “Good Will Hunting” co-writer (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMATT→
51D
Home of the Buckeyes (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOHIO→
52D
Shades (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHUES→
53D
Tailless cat (4)
Starts with M, ends with XMANX→
54D
Eight, to Augustus (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOCTO→
55D
School near Windsor (4)
Starts with E, ends with NETON→
58D
___-lacto vegetarian (3)
Starts with O, ends with OOVO→
59D
Mystery author Stout (3)
Starts with R, ends with XREX→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for October 6, 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: Volunteer sitters, sometimes (AUNTS); Scrape souvenir (SCAB); Do seen in Wakanda (AFRO).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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