WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 3, 2026
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Clues74
Across35
Down39
TitleSpreading a Whopper
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
The Beehive State (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
5A
Derby and dash, e.g. (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRACES→
10A
Travel guide feature (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMAP→
13A
Crazy Taxi maker (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASEGA→
14A
Put on a pedestal (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEXALT→
15A
Fly without an instructor (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOLO→
16A
Number between zwei and vier (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDREI→
17A
Reese in the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (5)
Starts with D, ends with ADELLA→
18A
Start of “Jabberwocky” (4)
Starts with T, ends with STWAS→
19A
Where Hebrew is spoken in Ottawa or Washington (14)
Starts with I, ends with YISRAELIEMBASSY→
22A
Aunt, in Aguadulce (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATIA→
23A
Luau staple (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPOI→
24A
Peach Melba ingredient (15)
Starts with V, ends with MVANILLAICECREAM→
33A
Prizes awarded by the American Theatre Wing (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOBIES→
34A
Milan-based fashion house (5)
Starts with P, ends with APRADA→
35A
Copying (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
36A
Some ballpark souvenirs (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCAPS→
37A
Give form to (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHAPE→
38A
Ear-related (4)
Starts with O, ends with COTIC→
39A
Signature Obama healthcare law: Abbr. (3)
Starts with A, ends with AACA→
40A
Flared skirt type (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALINE→
41A
“___ second!” (5)
Starts with W, ends with AWAITA→
42A
Start of a shocking revelation (15)
Starts with L, ends with WLITTLEDIDWEKNOW→
45A
Gator follower? (3)
Starts with A, ends with EADE→
46A
Playboy founder, familiarly (3)
Starts with H, ends with FHEF→
47A
Coin featuring a portrait of national hero José Rizal (14)
Starts with P, ends with OPHILIPPINEPESO→
55A
Cruise ship deck (4)
Starts with L, ends with OLIDO→
56A
Jouster’s weapon (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELANCE→
57A
Box score column (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRUNS→
59A
Decrease? (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
60A
Microsoft font based on Helvetica (5)
Starts with A, ends with LARIAL→
61A
Egypt divider (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENILE→
62A
Sushi bar selection (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
63A
Releases that often have bugs (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBETAS→
64A
River of myth (4)
Starts with S, ends with XSTYX→
Down
1D
Official currency of the Brit. Virgin Islands (3)
Starts with U, ends with DUSD→
2D
Garr of “Young Frankenstein” (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITERI→
3D
A really long time (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAGES→
4D
Scrunchies, e.g. (8)
Starts with H, ends with SHAIRTIES→
5D
Result of an overturned card (6)
Starts with R, ends with LREDEAL→
6D
Skater’s leap (4)
Starts with A, ends with LAXEL→
7D
The Golden State, familiarly (4)
Starts with C, ends with ICALI→
8D
French fashion magazine (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELLE→
9D
Stock panic? (8)
Starts with S, ends with ESTAMPEDE→
10D
Does a lawn chore (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMOWS→
11D
“Sadly...” (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALAS→
12D
Small bouquet (4)
Starts with P, ends with YPOSY→
15D
Flight segment (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSTAIR→
20D
Isn’t well (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAILS→
21D
Posh Florida city, casually (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABOCA→
24D
Not taciturn (5)
Starts with V, ends with LVOCAL→
25D
Classical calculators (5)
Starts with A, ends with IABACI→
26D
Playfully attack, puppy-style (5)
Starts with N, ends with TNIPAT→
27D
Rose garden pest (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAPHID→
28D
Tehran native (5)
Starts with I, ends with IIRANI→
29D
Like Batman or Darth Vader (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCAPED→
30D
Type of kitchen (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEATIN→
31D
Justice since 2006 (5)
Starts with A, ends with OALITO→
32D
Colorful parrot (5)
Starts with M, ends with WMACAW→
37D
Place to diagnose apnea (8)
Starts with S, ends with BSLEEPLAB→
38D
Some fronded forest plants (8)
Starts with O, ends with SOAKFERNS→
40D
Grocery chain begun in Germany (4)
Starts with A, ends with IALDI→
41D
Turn on the faucets (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWEEP→
43D
Raptor’s gripper (5)
Starts with T, ends with NTALON→
44D
Rotelle pasta, essentially (6)
Starts with W, ends with SWHEELS→
47D
Ballet bend (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPLIE→
48D
Bring on board (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHIRE→
49D
Fanzine focus (4)
Starts with I, ends with LIDOL→
51D
Still competitive (4)
Starts with I, ends with TINIT→
52D
Nittany Lions’ org. (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANCAA→
53D
Diamonds, e.g. (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSUIT→
58D
Kama Sutra subject (3)
Starts with S, ends with XSEX→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 3, 2026?+
74 clues: 35 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Alan Siegel and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: The Beehive State (UTAH); Derby and dash, e.g. (RACES); Travel guide feature (MAP).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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