Maker of small trucks

Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026

Answer

Think of the classic toy brand famous for sturdy little construction vehicles 🚚

WSJ Crossword

Thursday, July 23, 2026

By Matt Gaffney · Edited by Mike Shenk

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a three-word TV show title.

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WSJ Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Sub contractors?
  2. 6Bloc with barrels
  3. 10Revered one
  4. 14Scene of battle
  5. 15___-do-well
  6. 16Southern city, briefly
  7. 17Cast member of “Justified” and “The Detour”
  8. 19Ado
  9. 20Good surname for an ISP owner
  10. 21Maritime mammals
  11. 23Diner dish
  12. 26Popular pinot producer
  13. 29“Honey in the Horn” trumpeter
  14. 31Tin Pan Alley great Carmichael
  15. 32Lacy mat
  16. 33On the vulgar side
  17. 34Not strict
  18. 37Film for which Joanne Woodward won Best Actress, with “The”
  19. 41Sturdy wood
  20. 42Leia’s sibling
  21. 43Refuge
  22. 44France’s longest river
  23. 46City on a Great Lake
  24. 47Irish philanthropist who founded homes for poor children
  25. 51Astin of “Rudy”
  26. 52Lexus lifesaver
  27. 53Move like melted cheese
  28. 55Miss ___ (1990s TV psychic)
  29. 56“Jurassic World Rebirth” star, briefly
  30. 62Catch word of
  31. 63Maker of the A3, Q5 and R8
  32. 64Personnel
  33. 65Inquires
  34. 66Turner and Danson
  35. 67Maker of small trucks

Down

  1. 1Levy on TV screens
  2. 2Noted time
  3. 3Rent out
  4. 4Sometime soon
  5. 5Shopper’s draw
  6. 6Year in the reign of Augustus
  7. 7Bricks from dispensers
  8. 8Wide shoe size
  9. 9“Where the ___ Sing” (2018 Delia Owens novel)
  10. 10Dishonor
  11. 11Birth specialist
  12. 12Surname of famed twins
  13. 13Yogurt-based drink
  14. 18“What’ll probably happen is...”
  15. 22Unfairly take most of
  16. 23Couldn’t not
  17. 24Island farewell
  18. 25Dodge, as a duty
  19. 27Red or black piece
  20. 281975 Ringo Starr hit
  21. 30Reuben base
  22. 33Dern in “Big Little Lies”
  23. 34Flood stopper
  24. 35Maker of Nutriplenish shampoo
  25. 36Inert gas
  26. 38Tries to hit with
  27. 39Startled cry
  28. 40High voice
  29. 44Herculean efforts
  30. 45TV judge Rita
  31. 46Spanner or mallet, say
  32. 47Country house
  33. 48Agitates
  34. 49Get the pool game going
  35. 50Day in old Hollywood
  36. 54Pizzazz
  37. 57Signal
  38. 58Tack on
  39. 59Get a little darker
  40. 60Half dollar figure, briefly
  41. 61Two ___ kind

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a three-word TV show title.

Across

  1. 1. Sub contractors? — Answer: DELIS. Hint: Places that supply the sandwiches, not the blueprints 😋
  2. 6. Bloc with barrels — Answer: OPEC. Hint: Oil producers’ club, not a political one 🛢️
  3. 10. Revered one — Answer: IDOL. Hint: A person or thing admired almost to worshipful levels 😇
  4. 14. Scene of battle — Answer: ARENA. Hint: Where the action gets loud and everyone’s watching 🥊
  5. 15. ___-do-well — Answer: NEER. Hint: A lazy sort who never quite lives up to expectations 😏
  6. 16. Southern city, briefly — Answer: NOLA. Hint: Think Big Easy, but in shorthand 🎷
  7. 17. Cast member of “Justified” and “The Detour” — Answer: NATALIEZEA. Hint: This actress brought sharp wit and grit to both a Kentucky crime drama and a chaotic family road trip comedy 🚗
  8. 19. Ado — Answer: FUSS. Hint: A noisy bit of unnecessary drama 🎭
  9. 20. Good surname for an ISP owner — Answer: WEBB. Hint: A fitting last name for someone running the web 🌐
  10. 21. Maritime mammals — Answer: WHALES. Hint: Big ocean dwellers that sing deep songs and travel in pods 🐋
  11. 23. Diner dish — Answer: HASH. Hint: A breakfast favorite when the potatoes get a little crispy 😋
  12. 26. Popular pinot producer — Answer: ECCODOMANI. Hint: A trendy vineyard name with a stylish Italian vibe 🍷
  13. 29. “Honey in the Horn” trumpeter — Answer: ALHIRT. Hint: Think of the jazzman whose bright horn sound could sweeten any tune 🎺
  14. 31. Tin Pan Alley great Carmichael — Answer: HOAGY. Hint: A classic songwriter with a smooth, jazzy name fit for Tin Pan Alley 🎹
  15. 32. Lacy mat — Answer: DOILY. Hint: A delicate little table topper that’s more decorative than functional 🧵
  16. 33. On the vulgar side — Answer: LEWD. Hint: A bit too naughty for polite company 😏
  17. 34. Not strict — Answer: LAX. Hint: Easygoing and not too rigid 😌
  18. 37. Film for which Joanne Woodward won Best Actress, with “The” — Answer: THREEFACESOFEVE. Hint: A classic drama where one woman’s life seems split into three distinct identities 🎬
  19. 41. Sturdy wood — Answer: OAK. Hint: A classic hardwood that’s known for standing strong for ages 🌳
  20. 42. Leia’s sibling — Answer: LUKE. Hint: A certain Skywalker who’s part of the family tree 👨‍👩‍👧
  21. 43. Refuge — Answer: HAVEN. Hint: A cozy safe spot when the world gets rough 🌿
  22. 44. France’s longest river — Answer: LOIRE. Hint: A famous French river that winds through castles and vineyards 🌊
  23. 46. City on a Great Lake — Answer: TOLEDO. Hint: An Ohio city with a big lakeside port vibe 😊
  24. 47. Irish philanthropist who founded homes for poor children — Answer: DRBARNARDO. Hint: A kindly Irish reformer became famous for creating shelters for needy kids 👶
  25. 51. Astin of “Rudy” — Answer: SEAN. Hint: This actor shares a name with a very common first name and played Rudy’s determined teammate. 🎬
  26. 52. Lexus lifesaver — Answer: AIRBAG. Hint: A hidden safety cushion that springs into action in a crash 🚗
  27. 53. Move like melted cheese — Answer: OOZE. Hint: To move slowly and thickly, like something gooey slipping out of place 🧀
  28. 55. Miss ___ (1990s TV psychic) — Answer: CLEO. Hint: A famous TV psychic with a regal-sounding first name from the ’90s 📺
  29. 56. “Jurassic World Rebirth” star, briefly — Answer: SCARLETTJO. Hint: A famous actress with a fiery first name pops up in the film, but only for a moment 🎬
  30. 62. Catch word of — Answer: HEAR. Hint: What you do when someone says something important 👂
  31. 63. Maker of the A3, Q5 and R8 — Answer: AUDI. Hint: German automaker with a sleek lineup of letters and numbers 🚗
  32. 64. Personnel — Answer: STAFF. Hint: The people working behind the scenes make the place run smoothly 👥
  33. 65. Inquires — Answer: ASKS. Hint: Puts a question out there politely 🤔
  34. 66. Turner and Danson — Answer: TEDS. Hint: A pair of familiar TV surnames can point to these guys 😄
  35. 67. Maker of small trucks — Answer: TONKA. Hint: Think of the classic toy brand famous for sturdy little construction vehicles 🚚

Down

  1. 1. Levy on TV screens — Answer: DAN. Hint: Think of a famous comic surname that sounds like a TV levy. 📺
  2. 2. Noted time — Answer: ERA. Hint: A memorable stretch on the timeline 📜
  3. 3. Rent out — Answer: LET. Hint: Hand over a space so someone else can use it 🏠
  4. 4. Sometime soon — Answer: INAWHILE. Hint: Not long from now, just a little patience needed ⏳
  5. 5. Shopper’s draw — Answer: SALE. Hint: A bargain banner that pulls shoppers in 🛍️
  6. 6. Year in the reign of Augustus — Answer: ONEBC. Hint: Think of the dating system used by ancient Rome before the common era 📜
  7. 7. Bricks from dispensers — Answer: PEZ. Hint: Tiny candies that pop out of character-topped dispensers 🍬
  8. 8. Wide shoe size — Answer: EEE. Hint: A shoe that’s been stretched to the max on the width side 👟
  9. 9. “Where the ___ Sing” (2018 Delia Owens novel) — Answer: CRAWDADS. Hint: It’s the marshy title of a bestselling novel about a lonely girl growing up in the wild 🦀
  10. 10. Dishonor — Answer: INFAMY. Hint: A reputation so bad it sticks like a stain 🕳️
  11. 11. Birth specialist — Answer: DOULA. Hint: A supportive guide who helps through labor and delivery 🤱
  12. 12. Surname of famed twins — Answer: OLSEN. Hint: Think of the famous sisters who shared the spotlight from childhood to Hollywood. 👯
  13. 13. Yogurt-based drink — Answer: LASSI. Hint: A cool, tangy Indian sip that’s often flavored with fruit or spices 🥤
  14. 18. “What’ll probably happen is...” — Answer: IBET. Hint: A casual way to say you’re pretty sure about the outcome 😏
  15. 22. Unfairly take most of — Answer: HOG. Hint: To monopolize something is to hog it 🐷
  16. 23. Couldn’t not — Answer: HADTO. Hint: Something you were obliged to do, no matter what 😉
  17. 24. Island farewell — Answer: ALOHA. Hint: A warm Hawaiian goodbye that doubles as a hello 🌺
  18. 25. Dodge, as a duty — Answer: SHIRK. Hint: A way to side-step your responsibilities with a guilty little grin 😏
  19. 27. Red or black piece — Answer: CHECKER. Hint: A game board favorite that comes in two colors and moves diagonally 😊
  20. 28. 1975 Ringo Starr hit — Answer: OOWEE. Hint: A playful mid-70s sing-along from the former Beatle 🌟
  21. 30. Reuben base — Answer: RYE. Hint: Classic deli bread for a stacked sandwich 🥪
  22. 33. Dern in “Big Little Lies” — Answer: LAURA. Hint: She plays the sharp-eyed mother with plenty of prestige-TV cred 🎬
  23. 34. Flood stopper — Answer: LEVEE. Hint: A man-made barrier that keeps rising water from spilling over the edge 🌊
  24. 35. Maker of Nutriplenish shampoo — Answer: AVEDA. Hint: A salon brand known for plant-powered hair care and a luxe spa vibe 🌿
  25. 36. Inert gas — Answer: XENON. Hint: A noble gas often used in bright lamps and sci-fi flashbacks 💡
  26. 38. Tries to hit with — Answer: FLINGSAT. Hint: Makes a quick toss in an attempt to connect with the target 🎯
  27. 39. Startled cry — Answer: OHO. Hint: A little burst of surprise when something catches you off guard 😮
  28. 40. High voice — Answer: FALSETTO. Hint: A very high singing voice that can sound a bit squeaky 🎶
  29. 44. Herculean efforts — Answer: LABORS. Hint: Big jobs that take serious muscle and stamina to get through 💪
  30. 45. TV judge Rita — Answer: ORA. Hint: Pop star and talent-show judge Rita is the name you’re looking for 🎤
  31. 46. Spanner or mallet, say — Answer: TOOL. Hint: A handy item you’d reach for when the job calls for a little extra muscle 🔧
  32. 47. Country house — Answer: DACHA. Hint: A cozy rural retreat where you’d escape the city for summer afternoons 🏡
  33. 48. Agitates — Answer: RILES. Hint: Makes someone a little annoyed or stirred up 😠
  34. 49. Get the pool game going — Answer: BREAK. Hint: Crack the opening shot in billiards to get things rolling 🎱
  35. 50. Day in old Hollywood — Answer: DORIS. Hint: Think of a classic screen siren whose name also sounds like a simple calendar day. 🎬
  36. 54. Pizzazz — Answer: ZEST. Hint: A lively spark that makes things feel extra appealing ✨
  37. 57. Signal — Answer: CUE. Hint: A little prompt that tells someone it’s their turn 🎬
  38. 58. Tack on — Answer: ADD. Hint: Give it a little extra at the end ✨
  39. 59. Get a little darker — Answer: TAN. Hint: Think of the shade you pick up after a day in the sun 🌞
  40. 60. Half dollar figure, briefly — Answer: JFK. Hint: A familiar face on the half-dollar, in initials only 💵
  41. 61. Two ___ kind — Answer: OFA. Hint: Think of the phrase that means birds of a feather get along 🪶

The answer to “Maker of small trucks” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is TONKA — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 67-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Maker of small trucks” answer

TONKA (5 letters)

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Why the answer is TONKA

Think of the classic toy brand famous for sturdy little construction vehicles 🚚

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What is the answer to “Maker of small trucks”?

The answer is TONKA, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Maker of small trucks”?

5 letters: TONKA.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 67-Across.

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