WSJ Crossword hints and answers for October 11, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleFinal Count
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
Color of an igloo (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWHITE→
6A
Foot division (4)
Starts with I, ends with HINCH→
10A
Plumbing piece (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPIPE→
14A
Stand for an artist (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEASEL→
15A
Revolutionary hero Nathan (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHALE→
16A
In the center of (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAMID→
17A
Neither gains nor loses money (10)
Starts with B, ends with NBREAKSEVEN→
19A
Nutmeg State school (4)
Starts with Y, ends with EYALE→
20A
Blueprint detail (4)
Starts with S, ends with CSPEC→
21A
Sandwich spread, familiarly (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMAYO→
22A
Pale from fright (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASHEN→
23A
Tech line caller (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUSER→
25A
Censorship-fighting org. since 1920 (4)
Starts with A, ends with UACLU→
26A
Traveled hobo-style (14)
Starts with H, ends with THOPPEDAFREIGHT→
32A
Wood for a model plane (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABALSA→
33A
Run out of battery (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDIE→
34A
Fruit in a gift basket (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPEAR→
35A
TV spots (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
36A
Station with shells (7)
Starts with T, ends with RTACOBAR→
40A
Sch. in Tallahassee (3)
Starts with F, ends with UFSU→
41A
Honey bunch? (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBEES→
43A
Worn-down pencil (3)
Starts with N, ends with BNUB→
44A
Make overjoyed (5)
Starts with E, ends with EELATE→
46A
“Marty” Oscar winner (14)
Starts with E, ends with EERNESTBORGNINE→
50A
New Mexico art town (4)
Starts with T, ends with STAOS→
51A
Teeny bit (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIOTA→
52A
Cries like an infant (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBAWLS→
54A
Rum-soaked cake (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABABA→
56A
Analogy words (4)
Starts with I, ends with OISTO→
60A
Lake bordering Ontario (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
61A
Tune in just to complain (10)
Starts with H, ends with NHATELISTEN→
63A
Service bell sound (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDING→
64A
Big brand in skin care (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOLAY→
65A
Showing sulkiness (5)
Starts with P, ends with YPOUTY→
66A
Bratty attitude (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSASS→
67A
Motion of the ocean (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETIDE→
68A
Take, as neighboring territory (5)
Starts with A, ends with XANNEX→
Down
1D
Fly catchers, of a sort (4)
Starts with W, ends with SWEBS→
2D
Instrument on a Guinness bottle (4)
Starts with H, ends with PHARP→
3D
“That clears things up” (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISEE→
4D
Saucer toppers (7)
Starts with T, ends with STEACUPS→
5D
State animal of Utah (3)
Starts with E, ends with KELK→
6D
“Rumor has it...” (6)
Starts with I, ends with DIHEARD→
7D
Blue hue (4)
Starts with N, ends with YNAVY→
8D
Jazz singer Laine (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCLEO→
9D
Free-range fowl (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
10D
Record of wages (7)
Starts with P, ends with PPAYSLIP→
11D
“Really love your work!” (10)
Starts with I, ends with NIMAHUGEFAN→
13D
Garden in Genesis (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEDEN→
18D
Captain Hook’s helper (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESMEE→
22D
Top card in a suit (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
24D
Minor quarrel (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSPAT→
25D
Region (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
26D
Bill of HBO’s “Barry” (5)
Starts with H, ends with RHADER→
27D
Small pair in “Full House”? (10)
Starts with O, ends with SOLSENTWINS→
28D
Marinade in Filipino cuisine (5)
Starts with A, ends with OADOBO→
29D
Little lie (3)
Starts with F, ends with BFIB→
30D
Excessive hurry (5)
Starts with H, ends with EHASTE→
31D
“Can’t argue with that!” (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETRUE→
32D
Sheep-herding pig of film (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBABE→
37D
Crawlers in long lines (4)
Starts with A, ends with SANTS→
38D
Young panda (3)
Starts with C, ends with BCUB→
39D
Landlord’s collection (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRENT→
42D
Steadiness on a ship (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSEALEGS→
45D
Intermediary (7)
Starts with L, ends with NLIAISON→
47D
“Get me out of here!” (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSOS→
48D
Marbled steak cut (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERIBEYE→
49D
Hockey score (4)
Starts with G, ends with LGOAL→
52D
Some kings and queens (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBEDS→
53D
Solo for a diva (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
54D
Indonesian island known for terraced rice fields (4)
Starts with B, ends with IBALI→
55D
Slightly (4)
Starts with A, ends with DATAD→
57D
Leave speechless (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSTUN→
58D
Head, to Henri (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETETE→
59D
Stone found in cameos (4)
Starts with O, ends with XONYX→
61D
Fresh from the oven (3)
Starts with H, ends with THOT→
62D
Craft brew, for short (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIPA→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for October 11, 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: Color of an igloo (WHITE); Foot division (INCH); Plumbing piece (PIPE).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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