WSJ Crossword hints and answers for September 8, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleAll Aboard!
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
5A
Ness was one (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTMAN→
9A
Slightly (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABIT→
13A
LP player (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPHONO→
14A
Falling-out (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRIFT→
15A
Turned up (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAME→
16A
Vessel for pillow makers? (10)
Starts with S, ends with HSOFTLAUNCH→
18A
Effortless style (4)
Starts with E, ends with NELAN→
19A
Religious recess (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAPSE→
20A
GPS suggestion (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERTE→
21A
Moralistic folks (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPRIGS→
22A
D-Day transport (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLST→
23A
Vessel for academics? (11)
Starts with S, ends with PSCHOLARSHIP→
26A
Carey with a five-octave vocal range (6)
Starts with M, ends with HMARIAH→
28A
Juan’s one (3)
Starts with U, ends with OUNO→
29A
“I take it that’s ___” (3)
Starts with A, ends with OANO→
31A
Style with a pick (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAFRO→
33A
Usual fare (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDIET→
34A
Vessel for lettuce growers? (9)
Starts with H, ends with RHEADLINER→
37A
Firewood measure (4)
Starts with C, ends with DCORD→
40A
Pleased as punch (4)
Starts with G, ends with DGLAD→
41A
Tendrils (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWISPS→
45A
Last-minute party purchase (3)
Starts with I, ends with EICE→
46A
Top bond rating (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAAA→
47A
Be champs again (6)
Starts with R, ends with TREPEAT→
48A
Vessel for carpenters? (11)
Starts with N, ends with RNAILCLIPPER→
52A
Nautical affirmative (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAYE→
53A
Banks in Cooperstown (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERNIE→
54A
Met score (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRUN→
55A
Currently has the mic (4)
Starts with I, ends with NISON→
56A
Japanese soup paste (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMISO→
57A
Vessel for coach drivers? (10)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAGECRAFT→
60A
Have ___ (know somebody) (4)
Starts with A, ends with NANIN→
61A
Climber’s goal (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACME→
62A
Plays a round (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGOLFS→
63A
Lacking (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSANS→
64A
Furniture collection? (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDUST→
65A
QBs’ mishaps (4)
Starts with I, ends with SINTS→
Down
1D
Heavy-duty shop tool (7)
Starts with C, ends with WCHOPSAW→
2D
Long Island university (7)
Starts with H, ends with AHOFSTRA→
3D
Pay to play (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
4D
Many a “Meet the Press” guest (3)
Starts with P, ends with LPOL→
5D
Dare alternative (5)
Starts with T, ends with HTRUTH→
6D
Sal of “Exodus” (5)
Starts with M, ends with OMINEO→
7D
Texans and Titans’ org. (3)
Starts with A, ends with CAFC→
8D
High degree (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNTH→
9D
Some laptops (5)
Starts with A, ends with SACERS→
10D
“South Pacific” song sung by Bloody Mary (7)
Starts with B, ends with IBALIHAI→
11D
Dream up (7)
Starts with I, ends with EIMAGINE→
12D
Equivalent of two fins (7)
Starts with T, ends with TTENSPOT→
13D
Sacred songs (6)
Starts with P, ends with SPSALMS→
17D
Puckish (4)
Starts with A, ends with HARCH→
21D
Debate faction (3)
Starts with P, ends with OPRO→
23D
Rice spirit (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESAKE→
24D
Sensational (5)
Starts with L, ends with DLURID→
25D
Before long, to Shakespeare (4)
Starts with A, ends with NANON→
27D
Sharp, as a TV picture (4)
Starts with I, ends with DINHD→
31D
Two-time loser to Dwight (5)
Starts with A, ends with IADLAI→
32D
Dry Tortugas Natl. Pk. setting (3)
Starts with F, ends with AFLA→
33D
Tap trouble (4)
Starts with D, ends with PDRIP→
35D
“I’ve got ___ in Kalamazoo” (4)
Starts with A, ends with LAGAL→
36D
Water jug (4)
Starts with E, ends with REWER→
37D
Places to see stars (7)
Starts with C, ends with SCINEMAS→
38D
Simple wind instrument (7)
Starts with O, ends with AOCARINA→
39D
Controls, as out-of-control spending (7)
Starts with R, ends with NREINSIN→
42D
Premium chips ingredient (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSEASALT→
43D
Bribes (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPAYOFFS→
44D
Artery inserts (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTENTS→
46D
Big heart? (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
47D
Russo of “Get Shorty” (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERENE→
49D
They have their pride (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLIONS→
50D
Carriages in Kew Gardens (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPRAMS→
51D
Sound of Washington (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPUGET→
57D
Bummed out (3)
Starts with S, ends with DSAD→
58D
The Horned Frogs’ sch. (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTCU→
59D
Film FX (3)
Starts with C, ends with ICGI→
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How many clues are in the WSJ Crossword for September 8, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jerry Miccolis and edited by Mike Shenk.
What are some answers in today’s WSJ Crossword?+
For example: Gent (CHAP); Ness was one (TMAN); Slightly (ABIT).
Who edits the WSJ Crossword?+
Mike Shenk has edited the Wall Street Journal Crossword since its launch.
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