WSJ Crossword hints and answers for September 1, 2026
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Clues75
Across39
Down36
TitleDouble Team
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
Falling-out (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRIFT→
5A
Dam that created Lake Nasser (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASWAN→
10A
“Hard as a Rock” band (4)
Starts with A, ends with CACDC→
14A
Its app has a “Where to?” field (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUBER→
15A
How many play Wordle (5)
Starts with D, ends with YDAILY→
16A
Lively quality (4)
Starts with B, ends with OBRIO→
17A
Quail collective (4)
Starts with B, ends with YBEVY→
18A
Basis of many skateboarding tricks (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOLLIE→
19A
Sweat unit (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBEAD→
20A
Cherry castoffs (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTEMS→
22A
TSA checkpoint needs (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIDS→
23A
“Holy moly!” (5)
Starts with Y, ends with AYOWZA→
24A
Early Ford competitor (3)
Starts with R, ends with OREO→
25A
Blockchain-based collectible, for short (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNFT→
26A
Letters after a comma (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
27A
Retained (3)
Starts with H, ends with DHAD→
29A
Least willing to share information (7)
Starts with C, ends with TCAGIEST→
32A
Makeshift shelter (3)
Starts with H, ends with THUT→
35A
Makes an oopsy (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERRS→
37A
“I really didn’t say everything I said” speaker (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABERRA→
38A
Is worse for wear (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAILS→
39A
Obedience school command (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHEEL→
40A
Seize forcibly (5)
Starts with W, ends with TWREST→
41A
Waithe of “Ready Player One” (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALENA→
42A
Old Testament book before Jeremiah (6)
Starts with I, ends with HISAIAH→
44A
Where some jokes are taken (6)
Starts with T, ends with RTOOFAR→
46A
Coddlers of toddlers (7)
Starts with M, ends with SMOMMIES→
48A
Kicks out of office (7)
Starts with D, ends with SDEPOSES→
49A
Publicist’s piece (7)
Starts with R, ends with ERELEASE→
51A
Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL) (13)
Starts with H, ends with GHEATLIGHTNING→
57A
Pacific island kingdom (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATONGA→
59A
Shop collection (5)
Starts with T, ends with STOOLS→
61A
Market measure (5)
Starts with I, ends with XINDEX→
62A
Forest’s role in “The Last King of Scotland” (3)
Starts with I, ends with IIDI→
63A
Bothered a lot (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATEAT→
64A
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner (5)
Starts with M, ends with IMESSI→
65A
Org. with a “No Such Podcast” (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANSA→
66A
Like pleasant fall weather (5)
Starts with B, ends with YBALMY→
Down
1D
Barbecue seasonings (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRUBS→
2D
Skeptical response (4)
Starts with I, ends with TIBET→
3D
Intensely surreal experience (WNBA/WNBA) (10)
Starts with F, ends with MFEVERDREAM→
4D
“You wouldn’t dare!” response (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETRYME→
5D
Big commotion (3)
Starts with A, ends with OADO→
6D
Caulfield’s creator (8)
Starts with S, ends with RSALINGER→
7D
What viral videos spread like (NHL/WNBA) (8)
Starts with W, ends with EWILDFIRE→
8D
Top-tier celebrities (8)
Starts with A, ends with SALISTERS→
9D
“Science Guy” Bill (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENYE→
10D
Brothers’ keeper? (5)
Starts with A, ends with TABBOT→
11D
Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL) (10)
Starts with C, ends with SCREWCHIEFS→
12D
Cameron of “Charlie’s Angels” (4)
Starts with D, ends with ZDIAZ→
13D
Concluding passage (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACODA→
21D
Org.’s kin (3)
Starts with S, ends with CSOC→
27D
Common pronoun pairing (5)
Starts with H, ends with MHEHIM→
28D
“Am not!” retort (5)
Starts with A, ends with OARESO→
30D
Core-strengthening device (7)
Starts with A, ends with LABWHEEL→
31D
High schooler’s exam (that’s not redundant, since its letters no longer stand for anything) (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSATTEST→
33D
Radii neighbors (5)
Starts with U, ends with EULNAE→
34D
Bygone emperors (5)
Starts with T, ends with STSARS→
36D
Narrow (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSLIM→
38D
___ masala (potato dish) (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALOO→
43D
Puddle jumper (7)
Starts with A, ends with IAIRTAXI→
45D
It hasn’t been squared (7)
Starts with O, ends with BOPENTAB→
47D
Arrive unnoticed (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSLIPIN→
48D
National flower of Mexico (6)
Starts with D, ends with ADAHLIA→
50D
“Jeepers!” (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEGADS→
51D
Perfect (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHONE→
52D
Wraps up (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENDS→
53D
A long time (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAGES→
54D
Really small amount (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIOTA→
55D
Père ___ (Santa’s French counterpart) (4)
Starts with N, ends with LNOEL→
56D
Flashy rock genre (4)
Starts with G, ends with MGLAM→
57D
Minnesota governor Walz (3)
Starts with T, ends with MTIM→
60D
Unkempt digs (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for September 1, 2026?+
75 clues: 39 Across and 36 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Joe Rodini and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Falling-out (RIFT); Dam that created Lake Nasser (ASWAN); “Hard as a Rock” band (ACDC).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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