WSJ Crossword hints and answers for September 30, 2026
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Clues75
Across43
Down32
TitleClassical Symmetry
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
Field with many divisions? (4)
Starts with M, ends with HMATH→
5A
It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table (5)
Starts with A, ends with NARGON→
10A
Dropped the beat, perhaps (4)
Starts with D, ends with DDJED→
14A
Online caveat (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIMHO→
15A
Name on “Frida” posters (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASALMA→
16A
WWII’s Ghost Army, e.g. (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERUSE→
17A
Thoughtful (4)
Starts with D, ends with PDEEP→
18A
Lab reward (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTREAT→
19A
Offensive, in a way (4)
Starts with U, ends with CUNPC→
20A
Reading and others, for short (3)
Starts with R, ends with SRRS→
21A
Matisse or Rousseau (5)
Starts with H, ends with IHENRI→
22A
Cry from a fútbol commentator (3)
Starts with G, ends with LGOL→
23A
Cloak-and-dagger org. (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACIA→
24A
Text platform letters (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSMS→
25A
High-level corp. position (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSVP→
27A
La Brea goo (3)
Starts with T, ends with RTAR→
29A
NCAA div. for Duke and Pitt (3)
Starts with A, ends with CACC→
30A
Prop for a magician (3)
Starts with H, ends with THAT→
31A
Daughter of Loki, in Norse myth (3)
Starts with H, ends with LHEL→
32A
Double helix stuff (3)
Starts with D, ends with ADNA→
33A
State of eastern Brazil (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABAHIA→
35A
“Knives Out” star de Armas (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
37A
Heep of fiction (5)
Starts with U, ends with HURIAH→
39A
Continually (5)
Starts with O, ends with DONEND→
40A
Ding or dent (3)
Starts with M, ends with RMAR→
41A
Frogs’ kin (5)
Starts with T, ends with STOADS→
42A
Ye ___ Shoppe (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOLDE→
43A
Golden ratio symbol (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPHI→
44A
Primordial soup (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOOZE→
45A
They gain followers (4)
Starts with I, ends with SISMS→
47A
Bit of truth (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFACT→
49A
Simple elegance (5)
Starts with G, ends with EGRACE→
51A
More sardonic (5)
Starts with W, ends with RWRYER→
54A
Ill humor (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
57A
Pioneering computer programmer Lovelace (3)
Starts with A, ends with AADA→
58A
Rescue by wrecker (3)
Starts with T, ends with WTOW→
60A
Start a game of eight ball over (7)
Starts with R, ends with KREBREAK→
62A
Loose-skinned mandarin orange (7)
Starts with S, ends with ASATSUMA→
64A
One way to be aware (7)
Starts with A, ends with YACUTELY→
65A
Attempted (7)
Starts with T, ends with TTRIEDAT→
66A
What gibberish makes (7)
Starts with N, ends with ENOSENSE→
67A
Fossilized, say (7)
Starts with A, ends with TANCIENT→
Down
1D
Unimpressive, in slang (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMID→
2D
Espresso diluted with hot water (9)
Starts with A, ends with OAMERICANO→
3D
Hairstyle named after a “Friends” character (9)
Starts with T, ends with LTHERACHEL→
4D
Brewer’s supply (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHOPS→
5D
Inhaler user’s ailment (6)
Starts with A, ends with AASTHMA→
6D
The 1918 Inverted Jenny and the like (10)
Starts with R, ends with SRARESTAMPS→
7D
Site of many a Scottish distillery (4)
Starts with G, ends with NGLEN→
8D
Supporting Actor nominee for “Lawrence of Arabia” (10)
Starts with O, ends with FOMARSHARIF→
10D
Rx item (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDRUG→
11D
“The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” author (9)
Starts with J, ends with ZJUNOTDIAZ→
12D
Area for a seaside stroll (9)
Starts with E, ends with EESPLANADE→
13D
Xmas month (3)
Starts with D, ends with CDEC→
23D
Baja tourist spot (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCABO→
24D
Patio accessory for summer (11)
Starts with S, ends with NSHADESCREEN→
26D
Ruled by the wealthy (11)
Starts with P, ends with CPLUTOCRATIC→
28D
Cheering calls (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRAHS→
34D
Two-time Men’s Cricket World Cup champion (5)
Starts with I, ends with AINDIA→
36D
“Huh-uh” (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNAH→
38D
Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers (5)
Starts with R, ends with YROOTY→
46D
Hero’s collection (6)
Starts with M, ends with SMEDALS→
48D
“Well, shucks!” (6)
Starts with A, ends with NAWDARN→
49D
First half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGRECO→
50D
Puzzle with pluses and minuses (5)
Starts with R, ends with SREBUS→
52D
Piano piece (5)
Starts with E, ends with EETUDE→
53D
Second half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles (5)
Starts with R, ends with NROMAN→
54D
Persia, nowadays (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRAN→
56D
Largest of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESKYE→
57D
Nick and Nora’s pet (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASTA→
59D
Unit of power (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWATT→
61D
Numbered hwy. (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERTE→
63D
Due + quattro (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISEI→
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WSJ Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for September 30, 2026?+
75 clues: 43 Across and 32 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Kathleen Diamantakis & Jeff Chen and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Field with many divisions? (MATH); It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table (ARGON); Dropped the beat, perhaps (DJED).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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