WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 12, 2026
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Clues74
Across37
Down37
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Today’s WSJ Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
General idea (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGIST→
5A
Lotto-like game (4)
Starts with K, ends with OKENO→
9A
Moving briskly (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSWIFT→
14A
Not duped by (4)
Starts with O, ends with OONTO→
15A
Cain’s brother (4)
Starts with A, ends with LABEL→
16A
Voice between baritone and alto (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTENOR→
17A
Petunia-planting place (9)
Starts with F, ends with DFLOWERBED→
19A
Nostalgic style (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORETRO→
20A
“Because You’re Worth It” beauty brand (6)
Starts with L, ends with LLOREAL→
21A
Moore of “The Substance” (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDEMI→
23A
Gym unit (3)
Starts with R, ends with PREP→
24A
States to be the case (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAVERS→
25A
Tinkler in a breeze (9)
Starts with W, ends with EWINDCHIME→
27A
Emmy winner Danson (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
28A
Hoppy brew, for short (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIPA→
30A
Puts on, as a musical (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTAGES→
31A
City of central Illinois (6)
Starts with P, ends with APEORIA→
34A
Compete in a marathon (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRUN→
35A
Ornamental figure with a red cap (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGARDENGNOME→
38A
Not neg. (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPOS→
39A
Deck coats (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTAINS→
40A
Lists of candidates (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSLATES→
43A
“Nova” network (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPBS→
44A
Cornfield cry (3)
Starts with C, ends with WCAW→
47A
Coil with a nozzle (9)
Starts with W, ends with EWATERHOSE→
50A
San Antonio landmark (5)
Starts with A, ends with OALAMO→
52A
Org. overseeing gun dealers (3)
Starts with A, ends with FATF→
53A
Mysterious glow (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAURA→
54A
Ruckus (6)
Starts with C, ends with RCLAMOR→
55A
Mets, Nets and Jets, e.g. (5)
Starts with T, ends with STEAMS→
57A
How sod may be sold, and where you might find 17-, 25-, 35- and 47-Across (9)
Starts with B, ends with DBYTHEYARD→
59A
Make a jack-o’-lantern, say (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECARVE→
60A
Early Andes native (4)
Starts with I, ends with AINCA→
61A
River to the Caspian Sea (4)
Starts with U, ends with LURAL→
62A
Pair on a Bactrian camel (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHUMPS→
63A
See the sights (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTOUR→
64A
Barbershop symbol (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPOLE→
Down
1D
Fizzle (6)
Starts with G, ends with TGOFLAT→
2D
Moonstruck (6)
Starts with I, ends with EINLOVE→
3D
In a locker, maybe (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSTORED→
4D
Workplace for an air traffic controller (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTOWER→
5D
Marx who wrote “Das Kapital” (4)
Starts with K, ends with LKARL→
6D
Recede (3)
Starts with E, ends with BEBB→
7D
“___ remind you?” (5)
Starts with N, ends with INEEDI→
8D
Of a bygone time (5)
Starts with O, ends with NOLDEN→
9D
Following rules exactly (6)
Starts with S, ends with TSTRICT→
11D
Secret scheming (8)
Starts with I, ends with EINTRIGUE→
12D
Jury leaders (7)
Starts with F, ends with NFOREMEN→
13D
Meet-cutes and romantic triangles in rom-coms, e.g. (6)
Starts with T, ends with STROPES→
18D
Less demanding (6)
Starts with E, ends with REASIER→
22D
Some hosp. workers (3)
Starts with M, ends with SMDS→
25D
Merchandise (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWARES→
26D
Does damage to (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHARMS→
29D
Peas container (3)
Starts with P, ends with DPOD→
31D
Art class stuff (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPASTE→
32D
Bad news for a QB (3)
Starts with I, ends with TINT→
33D
Slack-jawed (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGAPE→
35D
Good place to corral the kids (8)
Starts with G, ends with MGOATFARM→
36D
Cacao bit (3)
Starts with N, ends with BNIB→
37D
Marked down (6)
Starts with O, ends with EONSALE→
38D
Level off (7)
Starts with P, ends with UPLATEAU→
40D
Fabric sample (6)
Starts with S, ends with HSWATCH→
41D
Clears of chalk, say (6)
Starts with E, ends with SERASES→
42D
Moo ___ pork (3)
Starts with S, ends with USHU→
44D
Sporty Chevy debut of 1966 (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCAMARO→
45D
Unconcerned with ethics (6)
Starts with A, ends with LAMORAL→
46D
Game allowing six guesses (6)
Starts with W, ends with EWORDLE→
48D
Planetary path (5)
Starts with O, ends with TORBIT→
49D
Check the “I do not consent” box (5)
Starts with S, ends with OSAYNO→
51D
Simple two-pointer (5)
Starts with L, ends with PLAYUP→
54D
Burn slightly (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCHAR→
56D
Four-time NBA honor for LeBron (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMVP→
58D
Horned Frogs of the NCAA (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTCU→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 12, 2026?+
74 clues: 37 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jamey Smith and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: General idea (GIST); Lotto-like game (KENO); Moving briskly (SWIFT).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
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