Bind securely

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Tie something tightly with a strap or cord 🔒

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This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Full house letters
  2. 4Big name in tea
  3. 8Barn neighbors, often
  4. 132013 Joaquin Phoenix movie
  5. 14Plow pullers
  6. 15Big name in bottled water
  7. 16Paste’s place?
  8. 18Canine coat
  9. 19Previously
  10. 20Fungus spore mass
  11. 22Big name in antacids
  12. 25Big name in frozen beverages
  13. 26Marks a ballot
  14. 27Danny of the 1980s Celtics
  15. 29Bind securely
  16. 33Big name in automobiles
  17. 35Big name in soft drinks
  18. 36Singer Grande, informally
  19. 39Far in the past
  20. 42Business with many reps?
  21. 43Big name in pens
  22. 45Big name in video games
  23. 47Big name in laundry detergents
  24. 48Fasten securely
  25. 50Sushi spherules
  26. 53Move speedily
  27. 55Catherine of “Belle de Jour”
  28. 58Easygoing
  29. 62Big name in computer chips
  30. 63Follows
  31. 64Henri Rousseau specialty
  32. 67Official orders
  33. 68Crumhorn kin
  34. 69General in a restaurant
  35. 70Investors weigh them
  36. 71Warrior of 1990s TV
  37. 72Almost eternity

Down

  1. 1Do some wool gathering
  2. 2Most widely distributed carnivore in the world
  3. 3Jim Palmer, notably
  4. 4Pesci’s co-star in “My Cousin Vinny”
  5. 5Big name in body sprays
  6. 6Relaxed state
  7. 7Obligation
  8. 8Health, to Hugo
  9. 9Largest of the Galápagos Islands
  10. 10Monk in the mountains
  11. 11Scott Turow book
  12. 12Sunning spot for a cat
  13. 15Bill featuring Jefferson’s portrait, informally
  14. 17Talk smack about
  15. 21Russian fighter jet
  16. 23“Rats!”
  17. 24Faction
  18. 28Like Dylan’s singing
  19. 30Director Lee
  20. 31Hog’s home
  21. 32Mugger, maybe
  22. 34Nondairy milk choice
  23. 35Supporting
  24. 36LAPD broadcast
  25. 37View from Sugarloaf Mountain
  26. 38Off work, perhaps
  27. 40Slightly
  28. 41“Let’s Get It On” singer
  29. 44Strange individual
  30. 46Tony winner Worth
  31. 48Trumpet material
  32. 49List-ending letters
  33. 51Bested in an annual Coney Island contest
  34. 52Extremely
  35. 54Is a bad assistant?
  36. 56Big name in skin care
  37. 57John with an EGOT
  38. 58Unsavory look
  39. 59“___ Love You So” (Don McLean song)
  40. 60Mother of Horus
  41. 61Big name in gelatin
  42. 65Penny prez
  43. 66Solar wind bit

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter word.

Across

  1. 1. Full house letters — Answer: SRO. Hint: These initials indicate every seat is taken at a performance. 🎟️
  2. 4. Big name in tea — Answer: TAZO. Hint: This beverage brand is especially associated with tea bags and blends. 🍵
  3. 8. Barn neighbors, often — Answer: SILOS. Hint: These tall farm structures store grain. 🌾
  4. 13. 2013 Joaquin Phoenix movie — Answer: HER. Hint: This film explores a lonely man's bond with an artificial-intelligence voice. 🎬
  5. 14. Plow pullers — Answer: OXEN. Hint: These sturdy animals have long hauled farm equipment. 🚜
  6. 15. Big name in bottled water — Answer: DASANI. Hint: This familiar label appears on many bottles of water. 💧
  7. 16. Paste’s place? — Answer: EDITMENU. Hint: Look for the computer menu that houses the command for sticking copied text 🖥️
  8. 18. Canine coat — Answer: ENAMEL. Hint: Think of the tooth’s hard outer covering 🦷
  9. 19. Previously — Answer: AFORE. Hint: This means at an earlier time ⏳
  10. 20. Fungus spore mass — Answer: SMUTBALL. Hint: Picture a dark, powdery fungal growth on a plant 🍄
  11. 22. Big name in antacids — Answer: ROLAIDS. Hint: Think of the chewable antacid brand pairing calcium and magnesium 🧪
  12. 25. Big name in frozen beverages — Answer: ICEE. Hint: Think of the convenience-store brand known for icy, colorful drinks 🥤
  13. 26. Marks a ballot — Answer: XES. Hint: This verb describes making selection marks on a voting form 🗳️
  14. 27. Danny of the 1980s Celtics — Answer: AINGE. Hint: Recall the sharp-shooting Celtics guard who later became a longtime team executive 🏀
  15. 29. Bind securely — Answer: LASH. Hint: Tie something tightly with a strap or cord 🔒
  16. 33. Big name in automobiles — Answer: HONDA. Hint: Think of the globally known Japanese automaker 🚗
  17. 35. Big name in soft drinks — Answer: FANTA. Hint: Think of the soda brand especially associated with orange flavor 🍊
  18. 36. Singer Grande, informally — Answer: ARI. Hint: Use the pop star’s casual first-name nickname 🎤
  19. 39. Far in the past — Answer: AGESAGO. Hint: Think of a time long before now 🕰️
  20. 42. Business with many reps? — Answer: GYM. Hint: Imagine a place where lots of exercise repetitions happen 🏋️
  21. 43. Big name in pens — Answer: PILOT. Hint: Think of the writing-instrument brand found on many desks 🖊️
  22. 45. Big name in video games — Answer: ATARI. Hint: Recall the pioneering game company behind classic arcade titles 🕹️
  23. 47. Big name in laundry detergents — Answer: BOLD. Hint: Think of the detergent brand whose name suggests confidence 🧺
  24. 48. Fasten securely — Answer: BELAY. Hint: Use this climbing term for securing someone with a safety rope 🧗
  25. 50. Sushi spherules — Answer: ROE. Hint: These tiny fish eggs often appear atop sushi 🍣
  26. 53. Move speedily — Answer: DART. Hint: Think of moving suddenly and swiftly 💨
  27. 55. Catherine of “Belle de Jour” — Answer: DENEUVE. Hint: Identify the celebrated French actress who starred in this film. 🎬
  28. 58. Easygoing — Answer: LAIDBACK. Hint: Think of someone calm, casual, and unbothered. 😌
  29. 62. Big name in computer chips — Answer: INTEL. Hint: This famous technology company makes processors for computers. 💻
  30. 63. Follows — Answer: ENSUES. Hint: Think of what happens next in a sequence. 🔜
  31. 64. Henri Rousseau specialty — Answer: NAIVEART. Hint: Rousseau is closely associated with this self-taught artistic style. 🎨
  32. 67. Official orders — Answer: EDICTS. Hint: These authoritative commands might come from a monarch. 📜
  33. 68. Crumhorn kin — Answer: OBOE. Hint: Look for a woodwind instrument with a double reed. 🎶
  34. 69. General in a restaurant — Answer: TSO. Hint: This military title appears in the name of a popular Chinese dish. 🍽️
  35. 70. Investors weigh them — Answer: RISKS. Hint: These potential downsides are considered before putting money into something. 📈
  36. 71. Warrior of 1990s TV — Answer: XENA. Hint: Think of the sword-wielding heroine from a popular syndicated fantasy series. ⚔️
  37. 72. Almost eternity — Answer: EON. Hint: This means an extremely long period, just shy of forever. ⏳

Down

  1. 1. Do some wool gathering — Answer: SHEAR. Hint: A shepherd may do this to collect fleece. 🐑
  2. 2. Most widely distributed carnivore in the world — Answer: REDFOX. Hint: This adaptable woodland predator thrives across much of the Northern Hemisphere. 🦊
  3. 3. Jim Palmer, notably — Answer: ORIOLE. Hint: The baseball pitcher spent his career with Baltimore. ⚾
  4. 4. Pesci’s co-star in “My Cousin Vinny” — Answer: TOMEI. Hint: This Oscar-winning actress played Mona Lisa Vito. 🎥
  5. 5. Big name in body sprays — Answer: AXE. Hint: This grooming brand is known for boldly scented sprays. 🧴
  6. 6. Relaxed state — Answer: ZEN. Hint: Think of peaceful mindfulness and inner calm. 🧘
  7. 7. Obligation — Answer: ONUS. Hint: Think about what weighs on your shoulders when you have something to do! ⚖️
  8. 8. Health, to Hugo — Answer: SANTE. Hint: Use the French word one might offer in a toast. 🥂
  9. 9. Largest of the Galápagos Islands — Answer: ISABELA. Hint: This island dominates the archipelago’s western side. 🌋
  10. 10. Monk in the mountains — Answer: LAMA. Hint: A Buddhist religious teacher in Tibet may bear this title. 🏔️
  11. 11. Scott Turow book — Answer: ONEL. Hint: This legal thriller’s title refers to a single letter. 📚
  12. 12. Sunning spot for a cat — Answer: SILL. Hint: Cats often bask on a narrow ledge by the window. 🐱
  13. 15. Bill featuring Jefferson’s portrait, informally — Answer: DEUCE. Hint: Think of the casual name for a two-dollar bill. 💵
  14. 17. Talk smack about — Answer: TRASH. Hint: To insult someone verbally is to give them this treatment. 🗣️
  15. 21. Russian fighter jet — Answer: MIG. Hint: This Soviet-era jet fighter has a famously brief designation. ✈️
  16. 23. “Rats!” — Answer: DANG. Hint: This mild exclamation shows sudden frustration. 😤
  17. 24. Faction — Answer: SIDE. Hint: One party in a disagreement can be called this. ⚔️
  18. 28. Like Dylan’s singing — Answer: NASAL. Hint: His vocals are often described as having a distinctive twang. 🎤
  19. 30. Director Lee — Answer: ANG. Hint: This filmmaker directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. 🎬
  20. 31. Hog’s home — Answer: STY. Hint: A pig may spend its time in this small enclosure. 🐷
  21. 32. Mugger, maybe — Answer: HAM. Hint: A theatrical overactor might be described this way. 🎭
  22. 34. Nondairy milk choice — Answer: OAT. Hint: A common breakfast grain can be turned into a creamy beverage. 🥛
  23. 35. Supporting — Answer: FOR. Hint: Being in favor of a cause means you are this. 👍
  24. 36. LAPD broadcast — Answer: APB. Hint: Police may issue this alert when seeking a suspect. 🚔
  25. 37. View from Sugarloaf Mountain — Answer: RIO. Hint: This famous Brazilian city spreads out below the peak. 🌴
  26. 38. Off work, perhaps — Answer: ILL. Hint: A sick employee may be away from the job for this reason. 🤒
  27. 40. Slightly — Answer: ATAD. Hint: This means just a tiny bit. 🤏
  28. 41. “Let’s Get It On” singer — Answer: GAYE. Hint: This soul legend made the romantic classic famous. 🎶
  29. 44. Strange individual — Answer: ODDDUCK. Hint: A quirky person might be called this. 🦆
  30. 46. Tony winner Worth — Answer: IRENE. Hint: This celebrated stage actress earned honors on Broadway. 🏆
  31. 48. Trumpet material — Answer: BRASS. Hint: This shiny alloy is commonly used for horns. 🎺
  32. 49. List-ending letters — Answer: ETC. Hint: A familiar abbreviation meaning “and so on” wraps up many lists. 📝
  33. 51. Bested in an annual Coney Island contest — Answer: OUTATE. Hint: This verb describes defeating the reigning hot-dog-eating champion. 🌭
  34. 52. Extremely — Answer: EVERSO. Hint: Use this emphatic phrase when “very” just isn’t enough. 🔥
  35. 54. Is a bad assistant? — Answer: ABETS. Hint: A mischievous helper might support the wrong side. 😈
  36. 56. Big name in skin care — Answer: NIVEA. Hint: This European brand is known for its iconic blue tin of moisturizer. 🧴
  37. 57. John with an EGOT — Answer: ELTON. Hint: Think of the flamboyant British singer behind “Rocket Man.” 🚀
  38. 58. Unsavory look — Answer: LEER. Hint: Think of a creepy, suggestive stare rather than a friendly glance. 👀
  39. 59. “___ Love You So” (Don McLean song) — Answer: ANDI. Hint: The missing word is a simple conjunction in this Don McLean title. 🎵
  40. 60. Mother of Horus — Answer: ISIS. Hint: In Egyptian mythology, she is the goddess who mothers the falcon-headed deity. 🏺
  41. 61. Big name in gelatin — Answer: KNOX. Hint: Look for the classic brand behind many boxed gelatin desserts. 🍮
  42. 65. Penny prez — Answer: ABE. Hint: The penny’s portrait honors the 16th president. 🪙
  43. 66. Solar wind bit — Answer: ION. Hint: A solar-wind particle carrying an electric charge fits here. ☀️

The answer to “Bind securely” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is LASH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 29-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Bind securely” answer

LASH (4 letters)

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Why the answer is LASH

Tie something tightly with a strap or cord 🔒

What does LASH mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of LASH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • strike or beat with a whip or stick
  • (of an animal) move (a part of the body, especially the tail) quickly and violently
  • fasten (something) securely with a cord or rope

When else has “Bind securely” appeared?

Wall Street Journal reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 13, 2026 (most recent) → LASH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bind securely”?

The answer is LASH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bind securely”?

4 letters: LASH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 29-Across.

Can “Bind securely” have a different answer?

Yes — Wall Street Journal sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WSJ answers?

The full grid for August 13, 2026 is on the WSJ answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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