Patriotic Patrick

Latest answer — August 19, 2026

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Patrick Henry was the American Revolutionary leader known for the patriotic declaration “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

Clue type:
Nickname or title
A historical portrait of American Revolutionary figure Patrick Henry.

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This clue's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Big belt
  2. 5Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was Iran’s last
  3. 9Grifter’s targets
  4. 13She’s seated between Samuel and Brett
  5. 14Lavishly appointed
  6. 15Party on the beach, perhaps
  7. 16Cargo from Germany
  8. 18The ravens Huginn and Muninn serve him
  9. 19Slinky swimmer
  10. 20Bit of ancient argot
  11. 22Overly indulgent
  12. 23Fashion trigram
  13. 24Find acceptance from the group
  14. 27Character’s dramatic journey
  15. 30New wave music maker
  16. 34Rio contents
  17. 35Returning words
  18. 37Nest egg option
  19. 38Tango producers
  20. 41Pub privy
  21. 42Lady Bird’s hubby
  22. 43High-pitched Muppet
  23. 44Trunk
  24. 46Galley tool
  25. 47Greek physician
  26. 48Stew morsel
  27. 50Foremost
  28. 51Turning spigots
  29. 57LinkedIn listing
  30. 60In a wild state
  31. 61Godiva’s place to show off
  32. 63Salad green
  33. 64Barcelona boy
  34. 65Dada’s Max
  35. 66Wraps up
  36. 67Bus. sch. course
  37. 68Unacceptable, and a hint to the clues at 16-, 20-, 38-, 51- and 61-Across

Down

  1. 1Sharply sour fruit
  2. 2“Let me think...”
  3. 3Squid squirt
  4. 4Stranded motorist’s need
  5. 5Pole, e.g.
  6. 6Great
  7. 7Dismissed brutally
  8. 8Patriotic Patrick
  9. 9Lento, say
  10. 10Lamborghini’s parent company
  11. 11It can make you smart
  12. 12Like some Masses
  13. 13“The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat” speaker
  14. 17Batiking need
  15. 21Strong quality
  16. 22“I don’t believe you!”
  17. 24Court error
  18. 25Cooler brand
  19. 26Lesson leader
  20. 27NH2 group
  21. 28Spinoff of 1974
  22. 29Brown, e.g.
  23. 31Bandmate of Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis
  24. 32“You wouldn’t dare!” reply
  25. 33Wears
  26. 35Brown, e.g.
  27. 36Door sign
  28. 39Spiny flora
  29. 40Bring in
  30. 45Graph aberrations
  31. 47Egyptian land mentioned in Genesis
  32. 49Together
  33. 50Steeped stuff
  34. 51Tool in a Zen garden
  35. 52Sultanate in the U.N.
  36. 53Related
  37. 54Impressive in scope
  38. 55City near Lake Tahoe
  39. 56Press
  40. 57“On the Conflicts of the Child’s Soul” author
  41. 58Bone, in Bologna
  42. 59Get into the pool
  43. 62Guatemalan gold

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Big belt — Answer: SWIG. Hint: This means taking a hefty gulp, especially of a beverage. 🍺
  2. 5. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was Iran’s last — Answer: SHAH. Hint: This title belonged to Iran’s final monarch. 👑
  3. 9. Grifter’s targets — Answer: SAPS. Hint: Con artists prey on these gullible victims. 🎭
  4. 13. She’s seated between Samuel and Brett — Answer: ELENA. Hint: This Supreme Court justice sits between two named colleagues in the clue. ⚖️
  5. 14. Lavishly appointed — Answer: LUXE. Hint: Think richly furnished and undeniably upscale. ✨
  6. 15. Party on the beach, perhaps — Answer: LUAU. Hint: A tropical gathering with leis and roasted fare fits the bill. 🌺
  7. 16. Cargo from Germany — Answer: VOLKSWAGEN. Hint: This German import might arrive with four wheels. 🚗
  8. 18. The ravens Huginn and Muninn serve him — Answer: ODIN. Hint: In Norse myth, these two ravens report to the one-eyed god. 🐦
  9. 19. Slinky swimmer — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery aquatic creature wriggles without fins. 🐍
  10. 20. Bit of ancient argot — Answer: CAVEDRAWING. Hint: A prehistoric wall sketch is an early form of communication. 🪨
  11. 22. Overly indulgent — Answer: LAX. Hint: A too-lenient parent may be described this way. 😌
  12. 23. Fashion trigram — Answer: YSL. Hint: These three initials are synonymous with high-end Parisian style. 👗
  13. 24. Find acceptance from the group — Answer: FITIN. Hint: Become comfortable and accepted among the others. 🤝
  14. 27. Character’s dramatic journey — Answer: ARC. Hint: In storytelling, this tracks how a character changes over time. 📖
  15. 30. New wave music maker — Answer: SYNTH. Hint: This electronic keyboard is a staple of many New Wave tracks. 🎹
  16. 34. Rio contents — Answer: AGUA. Hint: In Spanish, this is what a river carries. 💧
  17. 35. Returning words — Answer: IMHOME. Hint: A traveler’s cheerful message after arriving again might convey this. 📱
  18. 37. Nest egg option — Answer: IRA. Hint: This three-letter retirement account can shelter savings. 🐣
  19. 38. Tango producers — Answer: ULTRAVIOLETRAYS. Hint: Sunlight’s invisible wavelengths are responsible for a darker summer glow. ☀️
  20. 41. Pub privy — Answer: LOO. Hint: A British bar may direct you to this small room. 🚻
  21. 42. Lady Bird’s hubby — Answer: LYNDON. Hint: Think of the U.S. president married to the former first lady known as Lady Bird. 🏛️
  22. 43. High-pitched Muppet — Answer: ELMO. Hint: This cheerful red children’s-show character speaks in a famously squeaky voice. 🎭
  23. 44. Trunk — Answer: TORSO. Hint: In anatomy, this is the body section between the neck and hips. 🧍
  24. 46. Galley tool — Answer: OAR. Hint: A boat’s rowing implement helps propel it through the water. 🚣
  25. 47. Greek physician — Answer: GALEN. Hint: This ancient doctor’s writings influenced medical thought for centuries. ⚕️
  26. 48. Stew morsel — Answer: PEA. Hint: Look for a tiny round vegetable commonly tucked into a hearty stew. 🫛
  27. 50. Foremost — Answer: TOP. Hint: Something in the leading position is right at the front or highest rank. 🥇
  28. 51. Turning spigots — Answer: ROTISSERIES. Hint: These kitchen devices slowly rotate food over a heat source. 🍗
  29. 57. LinkedIn listing — Answer: JOB. Hint: Professional networking sites commonly advertise this kind of employment opportunity. 💼
  30. 60. In a wild state — Answer: AMOK. Hint: Someone behaving wildly or uncontrollably may be described this way. 🌀
  31. 61. Godiva’s place to show off — Answer: OPERAHOUSE. Hint: The legendary rider might make a dramatic entrance at this grand performance venue. 🎼
  32. 63. Salad green — Answer: KALE. Hint: This sturdy leafy vegetable is a popular nutrient-rich salad ingredient. 🥗
  33. 64. Barcelona boy — Answer: NINO. Hint: Use the Spanish word for a young boy. 🇪🇸
  34. 65. Dada’s Max — Answer: ERNST. Hint: This artist was a leading figure in both Dada and Surrealism. 🖼️
  35. 66. Wraps up — Answer: ENDS. Hint: To finish or conclude something is to do this. 🎬
  36. 67. Bus. sch. course — Answer: ECON. Hint: A business-school class on markets, money, and incentives fits here. 📈
  37. 68. Unacceptable, and a hint to the clues at 16-, 20-, 38-, 51- and 61-Across — Answer: NOGO. Hint: This terse verdict means something is forbidden or not acceptable. 🚫

Down

  1. 1. Sharply sour fruit — Answer: SLOE. Hint: This small dark berry has a notably tart flavor. 🫐
  2. 2. “Let me think...” — Answer: WELL. Hint: This conversational filler can introduce a pause before an answer. 🤔
  3. 3. Squid squirt — Answer: INK. Hint: When threatened, this sea creature releases a dark defensive cloud. 🦑
  4. 4. Stranded motorist’s need — Answer: GASCAN. Hint: A portable fuel container can get a stalled vehicle moving again. ⛽
  5. 5. Pole, e.g. — Answer: SLAV. Hint: This person belongs to a broad Eastern European ethnic group. 🌍
  6. 6. Great — Answer: HUGE. Hint: Something truly magnificent may be described this way. 👍
  7. 7. Dismissed brutally — Answer: AXED. Hint: Being let go with no ceremony can be described this way. ✂️
  8. 8. Patriotic Patrick — Answer: HENRY. Hint: This Founding Father famously declared his desire for liberty. 🇺🇸
  9. 9. Lento, say — Answer: SLOWLY. Hint: This musical direction tells performers to take their time. 🎵
  10. 10. Lamborghini’s parent company — Answer: AUDI. Hint: This German automaker owns the Italian supercar marque. 🚗
  11. 11. It can make you smart — Answer: PAIN. Hint: Hard experiences can teach valuable lessons. 🧠
  12. 12. Like some Masses — Answer: SUNG. Hint: Some church services are performed vocally rather than spoken. ⛪
  13. 13. “The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat” speaker — Answer: EVE. Hint: In Genesis, this woman recounts being deceived by the serpent. 🐍
  14. 17. Batiking need — Answer: WAX. Hint: Artists use this resist material to keep dye from reaching certain areas. 🎨
  15. 21. Strong quality — Answer: ASSET. Hint: A valuable strength can be an advantage. 💪
  16. 22. “I don’t believe you!” — Answer: LIAR. Hint: This sharp retort labels someone as untruthful. 🙄
  17. 24. Court error — Answer: FAULT. Hint: A mistake during play can cost a point. 🎾
  18. 25. Cooler brand — Answer: IGLOO. Hint: This brand shares its name with a snow shelter. ❄️
  19. 26. Lesson leader — Answer: TUTOR. Hint: This educator guides a student through a subject. 📚
  20. 27. NH2 group — Answer: AMINO. Hint: In chemistry, this group contains nitrogen and hydrogen. ⚗️
  21. 28. Spinoff of 1974 — Answer: RHODA. Hint: This sitcom centered on a character from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. 📺
  22. 29. Brown, e.g. — Answer: COLOR. Hint: A shade like brown belongs to this visual category. 🎨
  23. 31. Bandmate of Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis — Answer: NIALL. Hint: He was the Irish member of a famous boy band. 🎤
  24. 32. “You wouldn’t dare!” reply — Answer: TRYME. Hint: A bold dare is met with an even bolder challenge! 😏
  25. 33. Wears — Answer: HASON. Hint: This describes someone who currently has clothing on. 👕
  26. 35. Brown, e.g. — Answer: IVY. Hint: This university belongs to an elite collegiate league. 🎓
  27. 36. Door sign — Answer: MEN. Hint: This restroom marker traditionally points to the male facilities. 🚻
  28. 39. Spiny flora — Answer: ALOES. Hint: These succulent plants are known for prickly leaves and soothing gel. 🌵
  29. 40. Bring in — Answer: REAP. Hint: It's time to gather what's been sown! 🌾
  30. 45. Graph aberrations — Answer: SPIKES. Hint: These unexpected sharp jumps can distort a plotted trend. 📈
  31. 47. Egyptian land mentioned in Genesis — Answer: GOSHEN. Hint: Genesis places the Israelites in this fertile Egyptian region. 📖
  32. 49. Together — Answer: ASONE. Hint: It describes people acting in complete unity. 🤝
  33. 50. Steeped stuff — Answer: TEA. Hint: This warm beverage begins with leaves soaking in hot water. 🍵
  34. 51. Tool in a Zen garden — Answer: RAKE. Hint: Its tines trace calming patterns through sand. 🪨
  35. 52. Sultanate in the U.N. — Answer: OMAN. Hint: This Arabian nation is a member of the United Nations. 🌍
  36. 53. Related — Answer: TOLD. Hint: A story can be passed along in this form. 🗣️
  37. 54. Impressive in scope — Answer: EPIC. Hint: It describes something grand, sweeping, and larger than life. 🌟
  38. 55. City near Lake Tahoe — Answer: RENO. Hint: This Nevada city is a popular gateway to the nearby lake. 🏔️
  39. 56. Press — Answer: IRON. Hint: Use this household tool to smooth wrinkles from your clothes. 👔
  40. 57. “On the Conflicts of the Child’s Soul” author — Answer: JUNG. Hint: This Swiss psychiatrist wrote about the inner life and the collective unconscious. 🧠
  41. 58. Bone, in Bologna — Answer: OSSO. Hint: In this Italian city, the word for bone appears on menus and in markets. 🇮🇹
  42. 59. Get into the pool — Answer: BET. Hint: To join the game, put some money at stake. 🎱
  43. 62. Guatemalan gold — Answer: ORO. Hint: Use the Spanish word for the precious yellow metal. ✨

The answer to “Patriotic Patrick” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is HENRY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 8-Down. 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.

“Patriotic Patrick” answer

HENRY (5 letters)

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What does HENRY mean?

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

(noun)

  • the name of eight kings of England

When else has “Patriotic Patrick” appeared?

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August 19, 2026 (most recent) → HENRY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Patriotic Patrick”?

The answer is HENRY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Patriotic Patrick”?

5 letters: HENRY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 19, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 8-Down.

Can “Patriotic Patrick” have a different answer?

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