WSJ Crossword hints and answers for September 28, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleCommand Performance
Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Get in hot water? (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBATHE→
6A
Landed (4)
Starts with A, ends with TALIT→
10A
Wedge or wingtip (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESHOE→
14A
Districts (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAREAS→
15A
Hand, in Havana (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMANO→
16A
Concerto finale (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACODA→
17A
Advice from Ron Burgundy, in “Anchorman” (10)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAYCLASSY→
19A
Subjects of 36-Down (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPES→
20A
Jane who married Edward Rochester (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEYRE→
21A
Chicago Loop trains (3)
Starts with E, ends with SELS→
22A
More than enough (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAMPLE→
23A
Take a load off (12)
Starts with S, ends with LSITFORASPELL→
27A
Expert (3)
Starts with W, ends with ZWIZ→
30A
Exclamation of feigned innocence (3)
Starts with M, ends with IMOI→
31A
Increased (5)
Starts with U, ends with DUPPED→
32A
Gas station brand with a torch logo (5)
Starts with A, ends with OAMOCO→
35A
Took a train, say (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERODE→
38A
“Look who just showed up!” (15)
Starts with S, ends with LSPEAKOFTHEDEVIL→
42A
Subtle signal (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
43A
On the ___ (fleeing) (3)
Starts with L, ends with MLAM→
44A
Lofty goal (5)
Starts with I, ends with LIDEAL→
45A
Starting group of players (5)
Starts with A, ends with MATEAM→
47A
Signing tool (3)
Starts with P, ends with NPEN→
49A
Gene messenger (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
50A
Investment options when leaving a job (12)
Starts with R, ends with SROLLOVERIRAS→
54A
Mayflower Compact signer John (5)
Starts with A, ends with NALDEN→
55A
Halloween mo. (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOCT→
56A
Sharp picture letters (4)
Starts with H, ends with VHDTV→
60A
Close with a bang (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSLAM→
61A
Break away (10)
Starts with S, ends with ESHAKELOOSE→
64A
Source of some needles (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPINE→
65A
Rank above viscount and below marquess (4)
Starts with E, ends with LEARL→
66A
Specialized lingo (5)
Starts with A, ends with TARGOT→
67A
Astin of “The Lord of the Rings” (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSEAN→
68A
Different (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
69A
Canvas primer layer for painting (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGESSO→
Down
1D
Diamond corner (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBASE→
2D
Pretentiously showy (4)
Starts with A, ends with YARTY→
4D
President before Garfield (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHAYES→
5D
Corner key letters (3)
Starts with E, ends with CESC→
6D
Resort town on the Gulf of Salerno (6)
Starts with A, ends with IAMALFI→
7D
Implement for 33-Down (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLASSO→
8D
Useful connections (3)
Starts with I, ends with SINS→
9D
Stocking stuffer (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTOY→
10D
Ran playfully (9)
Starts with S, ends with DSCAMPERED→
11D
Crossed, as a puddle (10)
Starts with H, ends with RHOPPEDOVER→
12D
Wide receiver Beckham (5)
Starts with O, ends with LODELL→
13D
Supporter of a painter? (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEASEL→
18D
Mother of Artemis and Apollo (4)
Starts with L, ends with OLETO→
22D
Biter of Cleopatra (3)
Starts with A, ends with PASP→
24D
“Everything’s fine!” (4)
Starts with I, ends with KIMOK→
26D
Basilica recess (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAPSE→
27D
Narrow-waisted stinger (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWASP→
28D
Little rascals (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIMPS→
29D
Neytiri’s portrayer in the “Avatar” movies (10)
Starts with Z, ends with AZOESALDANA→
33D
Ones with brand loyalty? (9)
Starts with C, ends with NCATTLEMEN→
34D
Dispenser of dollars (3)
Starts with A, ends with MATM→
36D
Fossey who studied 19-Across (4)
Starts with D, ends with NDIAN→
37D
“Enchanted” Anne Hathaway role (4)
Starts with E, ends with AELLA→
39D
Antarctica’s Prince ___ Coast (4)
Starts with O, ends with VOLAV→
40D
Celebrity (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFAME→
41D
Merrill of “Operation Petticoat” (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADINA→
46D
Really long stretch (3)
Starts with E, ends with NEON→
47D
Spear with a club? (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPICKLE→
48D
Noted deco designer (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERTE→
50D
Coarse files (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRASPS→
51D
Jump by a skateboarder (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOLLIE→
52D
Laughs loudly (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROARS→
53D
Lighthouse location (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHORE→
57D
Those to whom you might say the beginnings of 17-, 23-, 38-, 50- and 61-Across (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDOGS→
58D
General ___ chicken (4)
Starts with T, ends with STSOS→
62D
“2001” computer (3)
Starts with H, ends with LHAL→
63D
Fall behind (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLAG→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for September 28, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Peter A. Collins and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Get in hot water? (BATHE); Landed (ALIT); Wedge or wingtip (SHOE).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
Where can I find past WSJ Crossword answers?+
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