WSJ Crossword hints and answers for July 13, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleJust Getting Started
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
First chip in the hand (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
5A
“Buss It” rapper Banks (5)
Starts with E, ends with AERICA→
10A
Innocent person (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBABE→
14A
El Orinoco y el Amazonas (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRIOS→
15A
Spiritual leaders of 22-Across (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLAMAS→
16A
Driver of “Ferrari” (4)
Starts with A, ends with MADAM→
17A
Door opener? (10)
Starts with K, ends with KKNOCKKNOCK→
19A
Chocolate-coated caramel candy (4)
Starts with R, ends with OROLO→
20A
Tempter in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSATAN→
21A
“Well, obviously!” (3)
Starts with D, ends with HDUH→
22A
Himalayan region (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTIBET→
23A
Season opener? (12)
Starts with P, ends with EPILOTEPISODE→
26A
Fancy Swiss watch brand (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOMEGA→
28A
Makes a choice (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOPTS→
29A
Number on a foam finger (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
30A
Resident of a papery nest (6)
Starts with H, ends with THORNET→
34A
Batteries for some toys (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAAAS→
37A
Toilet neighbor, sometimes (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBIDET→
39A
Question of method (3)
Starts with H, ends with WHOW→
40A
Outfit for a fighter jet flier (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGSUIT→
42A
Urban convenience store (6)
Starts with B, ends with ABODEGA→
44A
Shed tears (3)
Starts with C, ends with YCRY→
45A
Campground pop-up (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTENT→
47A
Spring zodiac sign (5)
Starts with A, ends with SARIES→
49A
Home opener? (12)
Starts with H, ends with GHOUSEWARMING→
54A
Provide funding for (5)
Starts with E, ends with WENDOW→
55A
DVR remote button (3)
Starts with R, ends with CREC→
56A
Happen as a result (5)
Starts with E, ends with EENSUE→
60A
Taiwanese laptop maker (4)
Starts with A, ends with RACER→
61A
Letter opener? (10)
Starts with D, ends with DDEARFRIEND→
63A
Hill that might hide a sandworm (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDUNE→
64A
Not on a major label (5)
Starts with I, ends with EINDIE→
65A
London art mecca (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETATE→
66A
Complete collections (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSETS→
67A
Wishy-washy answer (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMAYBE→
68A
School near Windsor Castle (4)
Starts with E, ends with NETON→
Down
1D
Torah cabinets (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARKS→
2D
Ship of 1492 (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANINA→
3D
Sound from a trumpet (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTOOT→
4D
Make a getaway (6)
Starts with E, ends with EESCAPE→
5D
Animal on Michigan’s flag (3)
Starts with E, ends with KELK→
6D
Total stranger (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORANDO→
7D
“Too rich for my blood” (5)
Starts with I, ends with TIMOUT→
8D
Hidden stockpile (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECACHE→
9D
Seek answers (3)
Starts with A, ends with KASK→
10D
Experts at latte art (8)
Starts with B, ends with SBARISTAS→
11D
Marinade made with vinegar and chili peppers (10)
Starts with A, ends with EADOBOSAUCE→
12D
Bundled, as hay (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBALED→
13D
Ham it up (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEMOTE→
18D
Rook-bishop go-between (6)
Starts with K, ends with TKNIGHT→
22D
Bills for a bellhop (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTIP→
24D
Language related to Thai (3)
Starts with L, ends with OLAO→
25D
Stew holder (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPOT→
26D
“I’ll handle that!” (4)
Starts with O, ends with TONIT→
27D
Honoree at a white coat ceremony (10)
Starts with M, ends with TMEDSTUDENT→
29D
___-Wan Kenobi (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOBI→
31D
Pi follower (3)
Starts with R, ends with ORHO→
32D
Silent approval (3)
Starts with N, ends with DNOD→
33D
Fleeced female (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEWE→
35D
Hangs out, say (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAIRS→
36D
Pen for a pig (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
38D
Unpleasant sights (8)
Starts with E, ends with SEYESORES→
40D
Attract, as attention (6)
Starts with G, ends with RGARNER→
42D
“b4 i forget...” (3)
Starts with B, ends with WBTW→
43D
Moo goo ___ pan (3)
Starts with G, ends with IGAI→
46D
Never seen before (3)
Starts with N, ends with WNEW→
48D
Kindle (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIGNITE→
49D
Coin flip call (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHEADS→
50D
At the right time (5)
Starts with O, ends with EONCUE→
51D
Major concert venue (5)
Starts with A, ends with AARENA→
52D
“Shall we begin?” (5)
Starts with R, ends with YREADY→
53D
Seasonal sandwich with a pork patty (5)
Starts with M, ends with BMCRIB→
57D
Spot at the table (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSEAT→
58D
“Do ___ others...” (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUNTO→
59D
Unspoiled area (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEDEN→
61D
Like mood lighting (3)
Starts with D, ends with MDIM→
62D
Bill addition (3)
Starts with F, ends with EFEE→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for July 13, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Zhouqin Burnikel and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: First chip in the hand (ANTE); “Buss It” rapper Banks (ERICA); Innocent person (BABE).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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