Seemed to go on forever

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It appeared to continue without any visible finish ♾️

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Across

  1. 1Backyard fun
  2. 6Lowers, like lighting
  3. 10Russian river
  4. 14“Until we meet again!”
  5. 15That single time
  6. 16Zip
  7. 17Seemed to go on forever
  8. 20Yeoman’s “you betcha!”
  9. 21It may be dedicated
  10. 22On ___ (carousing)
  11. 23Failure to be
  12. 27Superior squads
  13. 30Broadway signals
  14. 31Elk stalkers
  15. 32Fearsome fate
  16. 34Bitter brew
  17. 37Appearing mysteriously, maybe
  18. 41Scoreboard abbr.
  19. 42One, in Austria
  20. 43Comparable to the hills?
  21. 44Threadbare
  22. 46Fish-catching flier
  23. 47Field with many boats
  24. 52Key of Florida
  25. 53Candle count
  26. 54Bit of advice
  27. 57Quibbles
  28. 62“What’s going ___ there?”
  29. 63Longest street in town, maybe
  30. 64Starr and Simpson, say
  31. 65Catches a glimpse of
  32. 66Poli sci study
  33. 67Haughty type

Down

  1. 1“Who Let the Dogs Out” group ___ Men
  2. 2One-___ vitamins
  3. 3Theme park fun
  4. 4Golfer Crenshaw
  5. 5Status follower
  6. 6Where, to Juanita
  7. 7Market measure
  8. 8Former telecom giant
  9. 9Rep.’s counterpart
  10. 10Joins together
  11. 11Tease relentlessly
  12. 12Committee type
  13. 13Barista’s creation
  14. 18Long stretches
  15. 19Fully fill
  16. 23Curry accompanier
  17. 24City on the Trans-Siberian Railway
  18. 25Pics that get clicks
  19. 26Battle of the bulgy?
  20. 27Each
  21. 28Bit of hair
  22. 29Outback runners
  23. 32Up to, so to speak
  24. 33Dominate during play
  25. 341974 role for Marty
  26. 35Heap
  27. 36Roddick with a racket
  28. 38Infamous emperor
  29. 39Foolhardy
  30. 40Road trip pastime
  31. 44They’re circled for protection
  32. 45___ before (not later than)
  33. 46Crude group
  34. 47“Stand and Deliver” Oscar nominee
  35. 48Mutinee-beset movie minesweeper
  36. 49Hudson of “Boston Blue”
  37. 50Hyderabad’s ___ Gandhi International Airport
  38. 51Deal pro
  39. 54Mower brand
  40. 55Really enthused about
  41. 56Subtle hiss
  42. 58“r u kidding me?”
  43. 59Chinese steamed bun
  44. 60Station begun in Atlanta
  45. 61McKellen of “X-Men”

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is something people undertake for knowledge.

Across

  1. 1. Backyard fun — Answer: BARBQ. Hint: A smoky outdoor cookout is the scene 🍔
  2. 6. Lowers, like lighting — Answer: DIMS. Hint: Makes a room less bright 🌙
  3. 10. Russian river — Answer: URAL. Hint: This river shares its name with the mountain range dividing Europe and Asia. 🏞️
  4. 14. “Until we meet again!” — Answer: ADIEU. Hint: A formal farewell for now 👋
  5. 15. That single time — Answer: ONCE. Hint: It happened on just one occasion 1️⃣
  6. 16. Zip — Answer: NADA. Hint: Absolutely nothing at all 🤷
  7. 17. Seemed to go on forever — Answer: HADNOENDINSIGHT. Hint: It appeared to continue without any visible finish ♾️
  8. 20. Yeoman’s “you betcha!” — Answer: AYE. Hint: A hearty old-fashioned agreement 👍
  9. 21. It may be dedicated — Answer: ODE. Hint: A poem can be written in someone’s honor 📝
  10. 22. On ___ (carousing) — Answer: ATOOT. Hint: This phrase describes going out for boisterous fun 🎉
  11. 23. Failure to be — Answer: NONEXISTENCE. Hint: The state of not being present or real 🚫
  12. 27. Superior squads — Answer: ATEAMS. Hint: The top-performing groups make the elite roster 🏆
  13. 30. Broadway signals — Answer: CUES. Hint: Actors rely on these prompts to know when to enter 🎭
  14. 31. Elk stalkers — Answer: PUMAS. Hint: These stealthy mountain cats may hunt large deer 🐈
  15. 32. Fearsome fate — Answer: DOOM. Hint: A grim and unavoidable end 💀
  16. 34. Bitter brew — Answer: IPA. Hint: A hoppy beer known for its sharp taste 🍺
  17. 37. Appearing mysteriously, maybe — Answer: OFUNKNOWNORIGIN. Hint: Its source or arrival cannot be explained 🕵️
  18. 41. Scoreboard abbr. — Answer: PTS. Hint: This short scoreboard label counts what a side has earned 🔢
  19. 42. One, in Austria — Answer: EINS. Hint: The German word for the number after zero 🇦🇹
  20. 43. Comparable to the hills? — Answer: ASOLD. Hint: A playful comparison for something extremely ancient 🏔️
  21. 44. Threadbare — Answer: WORN. Hint: Used so much that the fabric is shabby 👕
  22. 46. Fish-catching flier — Answer: OSPREY. Hint: Picture a keen-eyed raptor swooping down to snatch dinner from the water. 🦅
  23. 47. Field with many boats — Answer: OCEANOGRAPHY. Hint: This academic field explores the seas, their waters, and everything in them. 🌊
  24. 52. Key of Florida — Answer: LARGO. Hint: It is the name of a Florida island key and also a musical tempo. 🎵
  25. 53. Candle count — Answer: AGE. Hint: A cake’s candles often reveal this number. 🎂
  26. 54. Bit of advice — Answer: TIP. Hint: A helpful little suggestion can be called this. 💡
  27. 57. Quibbles — Answer: MINOROBJECTIONS. Hint: They are small protests over details. 🤏
  28. 62. “What’s going ___ there?” — Answer: ONIN. Hint: Finish the question by asking what is happening inside. ❓
  29. 63. Longest street in town, maybe — Answer: MAIN. Hint: Think of the principal thoroughfare that runs through a town. 🛣️
  30. 64. Starr and Simpson, say — Answer: BARTS. Hint: Two famous figures, one a drummer and one a cartoon character, share this name. ⭐
  31. 65. Catches a glimpse of — Answer: SEES. Hint: This verb means notices something with the eyes. 👀
  32. 66. Poli sci study — Answer: GOVT. Hint: It is the common abbreviation for the public administration. 🏛️
  33. 67. Haughty type — Answer: SNOOT. Hint: A smug, superior person is one of these. 😏

Down

  1. 1. “Who Let the Dogs Out” group ___ Men — Answer: BAHA. Hint: Complete the band name behind the famously catchy canine anthem. 🎶
  2. 2. One-___ vitamins — Answer: ADAY. Hint: This phrase describes a daily vitamin serving. 💊
  3. 3. Theme park fun — Answer: RIDE. Hint: A roller coaster offers one of these. 🎢
  4. 4. Golfer Crenshaw — Answer: BEN. Hint: This golfer won the Masters twice and was known for his distinctive putting stroke. ⛳
  5. 5. Status follower — Answer: QUO. Hint: Pair it with “status” in the familiar Latin phrase about the current state of affairs ⚖️
  6. 6. Where, to Juanita — Answer: DONDE. Hint: In Spanish, ask this when wondering about a location. 📍
  7. 7. Market measure — Answer: INDEX. Hint: A market statistic tracks a selected group of prices or shares. 📈
  8. 8. Former telecom giant — Answer: MCI. Hint: This former communications company was once a major long-distance rival. ☎️
  9. 9. Rep.’s counterpart — Answer: SEN. Hint: In Congress, this chamber member pairs with a representative. 🏛️
  10. 10. Joins together — Answer: UNITES. Hint: Brings separate people or things into one group 🤝
  11. 11. Tease relentlessly — Answer: RAGON. Hint: Needles someone continuously without letting up 😈
  12. 12. Committee type — Answer: ADHOC. Hint: Think of a temporary committee formed for one specific task. 📝
  13. 13. Barista’s creation — Answer: LATTE. Hint: This popular coffee drink blends espresso with steamed milk ☕
  14. 18. Long stretches — Answer: EONS. Hint: Extremely lengthy periods of time ⏳
  15. 19. Fully fill — Answer: SATE. Hint: Completely satisfy, especially an appetite 🍽️
  16. 23. Curry accompanier — Answer: NAAN. Hint: This soft Indian flatbread is perfect for scooping up sauce 🫓
  17. 24. City on the Trans-Siberian Railway — Answer: OMSK. Hint: Look for a major Siberian stop along Russia’s famous rail route 🚂
  18. 25. Pics that get clicks — Answer: ICONS. Hint: Small images or symbols that invite you to tap online 🖱️
  19. 26. Battle of the bulgy? — Answer: SUMO. Hint: Picture a heavyweight wrestling contest in Japan 🤼
  20. 27. Each — Answer: APOP. Hint: Think about the word used to refer to individual items in a collection! 📦
  21. 28. Bit of hair — Answer: TUFT. Hint: A small bunch of strands gathered together 💇
  22. 29. Outback runners — Answer: EMUS. Hint: These speedy, flightless Australian birds have long legs 🐦
  23. 32. Up to, so to speak — Answer: DOING. Hint: A casual question asks what someone is currently up to 💬
  24. 33. Dominate during play — Answer: OWN. Hint: Play so well that the competition seems completely controlled 🏆
  25. 34. 1974 role for Marty — Answer: IGOR. Hint: Think of Marty Feldman’s unforgettable assistant in a classic comedy 🎬
  26. 35. Heap — Answer: PILE. Hint: Think of stacking things up, like a mountain of laundry! 🏔️
  27. 36. Roddick with a racket — Answer: ANDY. Hint: This tennis star was known for a powerful serve 🎾
  28. 38. Infamous emperor — Answer: NERO. Hint: A notorious Roman ruler associated with extravagance and cruelty 🏛️
  29. 39. Foolhardy — Answer: RASH. Hint: Describes an impulsive action lacking sensible caution ⚠️
  30. 40. Road trip pastime — Answer: ISPY. Hint: A classic observation game helps passengers pass the miles 🚗
  31. 44. They’re circled for protection — Answer: WAGONS. Hint: Think of a pioneer defense formation made from covered vehicles 🛡️
  32. 45. ___ before (not later than) — Answer: ONOR. Hint: This phrase sets a deadline that cannot be passed ⏰
  33. 46. Crude group — Answer: OPEC. Hint: Think of the global alliance that coordinates petroleum exporters. 🌍
  34. 47. “Stand and Deliver” Oscar nominee — Answer: OLMOS. Hint: This actor portrayed the inspiring teacher Jaime Escalante. 🎬
  35. 48. Mutinee-beset movie minesweeper — Answer: CAINE. Hint: Picture the veteran actor who appeared in a film about a troubled naval command. ⚓
  36. 49. Hudson of “Boston Blue” — Answer: ERNIE. Hint: This actor shares a first name with the beloved Sesame Street resident. 📺
  37. 50. Hyderabad’s ___ Gandhi International Airport — Answer: RAJIV. Hint: Recall the former Indian prime minister honored in this airport’s full name. ✈️
  38. 51. Deal pro — Answer: AGENT. Hint: Think of someone who brokers agreements or represents a client. 🤝
  39. 54. Mower brand — Answer: TORO. Hint: Look for the lawn-machine brand whose logo features a leaping bull. 🐂
  40. 55. Really enthused about — Answer: INTO. Hint: It describes being genuinely interested or excited about something. 🎉
  41. 56. Subtle hiss — Answer: PSST. Hint: It is the tiny whisper used to get someone’s attention. 🤫
  42. 58. “r u kidding me?” — Answer: OMG. Hint: This text reaction expresses shock or disbelief. 😲
  43. 59. Chinese steamed bun — Answer: BAO. Hint: Think of the soft, pillowy bun often filled with savory goodness. 🥟
  44. 60. Station begun in Atlanta — Answer: TBS. Hint: This cable network traces its beginnings to Atlanta. 📺
  45. 61. McKellen of “X-Men” — Answer: IAN. Hint: Use the first name of the actor who played Magneto. 🧲

The answer to “Seemed to go on forever” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is HADNOENDINSIGHT — a 15-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 17-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.

“Seemed to go on forever” answer

HADNOENDINSIGHT (15 letters)

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Why the answer is HADNOENDINSIGHT

It appeared to continue without any visible finish ♾️

When else has “Seemed to go on forever” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Seemed to go on forever”?

The answer is HADNOENDINSIGHT, a 15-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Seemed to go on forever”?

15 letters: HADNOENDINSIGHT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 17-Across.

Can “Seemed to go on forever” have a different answer?

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