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. Below, you’ll find the answers to the WSJ Crossword for May 16 2023 below!
WSJ Crossword Solution Guide
Here are all of the answers for the WSJ Crossword Answers. The clues are in alphabetical order as we think that might be easier to find any specific clue you’re looking for.
Click/tap on 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! You can use the search field to find the exact clue you’re trying to solve.
| Clue |
| Features of file folders |
| Townie |
| X sometimes marks it |
| Sch. that plays home games in the Rose Bowl |
| Spicy Mexican marinade |
| Be blessed with |
| Melee |
| “Dude!” |
| Some primates |
| Virus experts, of sorts |
| Front-runners |
| Types |
| Title holder |
| Full pair? |
| Expected |
| When DST ends |
| Dance noisily |
| Spa sound |
| “Cover me with white cold ___ kisses and let me rest tonight”: Maya Angelou |
| Peyton Manning’s little brother |
| Words with pinch or pickle |
| “Jeopardy!” host for 37 years |
| Stein’s kin |
| Civil rights icon Medgar |
| Gallery fill |
| Enjoys a snow day, maybe |
| California wine region |
| City southwest of Kyoto |
| Western author Zane |
| Long-shot candidate who might come from behind |
| “Ye Olde” business |
| Apple gadgets |
| Human being, per Aristotle, who can be seen in 50-Across and 3-, 5-, 9- and 11-Down |
| Soldier’s group |
| Was bold |
| Contents of some clips |
| Nick’s relative? |
| Campaign cost |
| 19th-century cartoonist Thomas |
| Clump of hair |
| Farm measure |
| Lawmaker who doesn’t toe the line |
| Greet simply |
| President during his or her last days in office, e.g. |
| Homeric journey |
| End of many addresses |
| Marine mollusk with an iridescent shell |
| Legislator who goes rogue |
| Subtle insults, in slang |
| Party boss whose bark is worse than his bite |
| Finished |
| Mystery writer Gerritsen |
| Most Sundance showings |
| Forge features |
| Taken in |
| Caterpillar, for one |
| Battery end |
| Flower related to the violet |
| Oscar winner for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” |
| From Oran, e.g. |
| Show curiosity |
| Fan noise? |
| Ref’s call |
| Big name in frozen food |
| Place to play “Dance Dance Revolution” |
| Fitting |
| Perseus, to Zeus |
| Tater |
| Make sharper |
| Lena of “The Reader” |
| Jane Austen novel |
| SoFi Stadium team |
| Screw top |
| Hardly Mr. Right |
| Pound sound |
| Pulitzer winner Harper |
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