WSJ Crossword hints and answers for August 6, 2026
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Clues74
Across35
Down39
TitleOf Vital Importance
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
Objective (3)
Starts with A, ends with MAIM→
4A
Drop of despair (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTEAR→
8A
Green guy, briefly (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSTPAT→
13A
Creature not known for speed (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSLUG→
15A
Range rounds (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAMMO→
16A
Animal in the Chinese zodiac (5)
Starts with H, ends with EHORSE→
17A
Gucci of fashion (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALDO→
18A
Hitchhiker’s goal (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLIFT→
19A
Sporty Camaros (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIROCS→
20A
Where people laugh at amateurs (12)
Starts with O, ends with TOPENMICNIGHT→
23A
“Task complete” (7)
Starts with I, ends with EITSDONE→
26A
Velvet finish? (3)
Starts with E, ends with NEEN→
27A
Motto of the British monarchy (14)
Starts with D, ends with TDIEUETMONDROIT→
32A
Minimal amount (5)
Starts with L, ends with TLEAST→
33A
Pod dwellers (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPEAS→
34A
Really enjoyed (3)
Starts with D, ends with GDUG→
36A
Noted Deco artist (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERTE→
37A
Discourage (5)
Starts with D, ends with RDETER→
39A
Word repeated after “Que” in a song title (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASERA→
40A
Dr. of hip-hop (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDRE→
41A
Green stroke (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPUTT→
42A
Humongous (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGIANT→
43A
Group with one goal, usually (14)
Starts with A, ends with EADHOCCOMMITTEE→
47A
German granny (3)
Starts with O, ends with AOMA→
48A
Futon alternatives (7)
Starts with A, ends with SAIRBEDS→
49A
Yanks great who now manages the Phillies (12)
Starts with D, ends with YDONMATTINGLY→
54A
Try not to see (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAVOID→
55A
One of the Four Corners corners (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
56A
Letters in a box (4)
Starts with M, ends with LMAIL→
60A
Disney title character (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWALLE→
61A
Diatribe (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRANT→
62A
___ Domani (wine brand) (4)
Starts with E, ends with OECCO→
63A
Wows at 20-Across (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLAYS→
64A
Celebrity chef Bobby (4)
Starts with F, ends with YFLAY→
65A
Of vital importance (3)
Starts with K, ends with YKEY→
Down
1D
Simile center, often (3)
Starts with A, ends with AASA→
2D
“___ say!” (3)
Starts with I, ends with LILL→
3D
Strong coffee, slangily (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMUD→
5D
“Without Me” singer (6)
Starts with E, ends with MEMINEM→
6D
Radio choices (4)
Starts with A, ends with MAMFM→
7D
Lavash cousin (4)
Starts with R, ends with IROTI→
8D
Barroom brawl souvenirs (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSHINERS→
9D
2006 Olympics city (6)
Starts with T, ends with OTORINO→
10D
___-rock (4)
Starts with P, ends with GPROG→
11D
Psychologist known for conformity experiments (4)
Starts with A, ends with HASCH→
12D
Try out (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTEST→
14D
What resources should be put to (7)
Starts with G, ends with EGOODUSE→
21D
Rondeau writer (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPOET→
22D
Fragrant wood (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCEDAR→
23D
Ran without moving (5)
Starts with I, ends with DIDLED→
24D
Land, in Latin America (6)
Starts with T, ends with ATIERRA→
25D
Ready for takeoff (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSEATED→
28D
Decide that one will (5)
Starts with O, ends with OOPTTO→
29D
Formerly called (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
31D
No longer edible (6)
Starts with T, ends with DTURNED→
35D
Bill with billions (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGATES→
37D
Dollar, casually (5)
Starts with D, ends with TDUCAT→
38D
Letters after the last example (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
39D
“There’s a space right here” (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESITBYME→
41D
Hair slickeners (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPOMADES→
42D
Delivery possibility (4)
Starts with G, ends with LGIRL→
44D
Short sermon (6)
Starts with H, ends with YHOMILY→
45D
Tomorrow, in Tijuana (6)
Starts with M, ends with AMANANA→
46D
Possessing power (6)
Starts with M, ends with YMIGHTY→
49D
Crow relatives (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDAWS→
50D
Lacking corners, maybe (4)
Starts with O, ends with LOVAL→
51D
City known for beignets, briefly (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANOLA→
52D
Area to defend (4)
Starts with T, ends with FTURF→
53D
Slanted type, for short (4)
Starts with I, ends with LITAL→
57D
Cry of frustration (3)
Starts with A, ends with KACK→
58D
Puck’s milieu (3)
Starts with I, ends with EICE→
59D
Myrna in “The Thin Man” (3)
Starts with L, ends with YLOY→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for August 6, 2026?+
74 clues: 35 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Matt Gaffney and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Objective (AIM); Drop of despair (TEAR); Green guy, briefly (STPAT).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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