WSJ Crossword August 15 2025 Answers (8/15/25)

Our WSJ Crossword August 15, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience. The puzzles are created by a team of skilled constructors and are known for their clever clues, intricate wordplay, and challenging themes. The WSJ Crossword is published daily and offers solvers the opportunity to exercise their minds while enjoying a classic form of entertainment.

WSJ Crossword August 15, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the WSJ Crossword on 8/15/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Difficult situation
7A	Places for pints
11A	“I Hate U” singer
14A	2001 #1 hit for Jennifer Lopez
15A	Waze suggestions, briefly
16A	Young fellow
17A	1970s-80s supermodel
19A	Before, poetically
20A	Tennis star Etcheverry
21A	Countess’s husband
22A	Delhi wrap
23A	“Don’t touch this”
24A	JPMorgan Chase CEO
26A	Altar oath
28A	Furry four-legger
29A	“The Goonies” co-star
35A	Deep hole
39A	___ de plume
40A	Of a German river, as some wines
42A	Quick swim
43A	Salad ingredient, maybe
45A	Star of 1951’s “Bikini Baby”
47A	Ink-filled writer
49A	“Patience ___ virtue”
50A	2022 winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
56A	Grating sound
60A	Medical school subj.
61A	Sandwich seller
62A	Salsa singer Cruz
63A	1400
64A	Grammy winner from West Virginia
66A	Win dubiously, as an election
67A	Split apart
68A	Case in German grammar
69A	Vast amount
70A	Laptop maker
71A	Oklahoma native
1D	Early Scots
2D	Summer complaint
3D	Oreo filling
4D	Fingernails are made of it
5D	Puts down
6D	Wing of a building
7D	Trojan king
8D	Wombs
9D	Ed of “12 Angry Men”
10D	Snake’s warning
11D	Iron output
12D	TV swordsman
13D	Didn’t do carryout
18D	Rooibos, e.g.
22D	Turban wearer, often
24D	Engage in playful banter
25D	Russian country homes
27D	“Crud!”
29D	___-Caps (theater candy)
30D	Exceedingly long time
31D	Paris pal
32D	TV’s Danson
33D	Suffix for magicians’ names
34D	Zumba alternative
36D	Bother
37D	Male customer, to a clerk
38D	Cops in the USMC
41D	Petulant state
44D	Fruit, in German
46D	Doesn’t shy away from
48D	Orioles outfielder Mullins
50D	Door holders
51D	At the appropriate time
52D	Suleman who was nicknamed “Octomom”
53D	Make a tapestry
54D	Wood used to smoke salmon
55D	Criticize harshly
57D	Bold poker bet
58D	Colander’s kin
59D	Check issuer
62D	Bolognese “bye!”
64D	Lingerie piece
65D	Spots

The WSJ Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in The Wall Street Journal newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its challenging difficulty level, clever wordplay, and witty themes.

The WSJ Crossword was first introduced in 2008, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts around the world. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the WSJ Crossword is its emphasis on finance and business-related themes. The puzzle often includes clues and answers related to the world of economics, investing, and business news.

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