WSJ Crossword Answers - Jul 30
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By Mike Shenk · Edited by Mike Shenk
Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a famous baseball player.
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Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a famous baseball player.
Across
- 1. Like some signers — Answer: DEAF. Hint: Some people who communicate this way may not hear spoken words. 🤟
- 5. Indonesian island — Answer: BALI. Hint: This tropical getaway is famous for beaches, temples, and lush rice terraces. 🌴
- 9. Scoreboard figs. — Answer: PTS. Hint: Look for the standard abbreviation for the points shown on a scoreboard. 🏟️
- 12. Fashion house founder Mario — Answer: PRADA. Hint: Think of the Italian luxury fashion label founded by a designer named Mario. 👗
- 13. Feature of the Starbucks logo — Answer: SIREN. Hint: Think of the mythical sea creature depicted in the coffee chain’s iconic emblem. 🧜♀️
- 14. Amazed reaction — Answer: AWE. Hint: It’s the breathless feeling of wonder sparked by something extraordinary. 😮
- 15. Royals pitcher who tied for most wins in 2017 — Answer: JASONVARGAS. Hint: This Kansas City starter shared the 2017 MLB win lead with 18 victories ⚾
- 17. Stinging insect — Answer: BEE. Hint: This honey-making flyer can deliver a painful surprise 🐝
- 18. Pig’s digs — Answer: STY. Hint: A simple farm shelter where a pig might snooze 🐷
- 19. Gala, say — Answer: BIGDO. Hint: Think of a grand, festive occasion with plenty of celebration and flair. 🎉
- 20. Crude carrier — Answer: OILER. Hint: Think of a ship built to haul petroleum across the sea. 🚢
- 22. Each — Answer: APOP. Hint: Think about the word used to refer to individual items in a collection! 📦
- 24. Portions out — Answer: ALLOTS. Hint: Divides something into shares for others. 🍰
- 25. Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor” — Answer: CASEYSTENGEL. Hint: Think of the colorful baseball legend who guided the Yankees to multiple championships. ⚾
- 30. Paperless exams — Answer: ORALS. Hint: These exams are conducted through spoken responses rather than written papers. 🗣️
- 31. Kin of Slurpees — Answer: ICEES. Hint: Think of another brand of frosty, flavored convenience-store drink. 🥤
- 32. Funny fellow — Answer: WAG. Hint: Think of a playful jokester with a knack for making people laugh. 😄
- 35. Grad’s burden, often — Answer: DEBT. Hint: A diploma may come with this financial weight. 🎓
- 36. Woods in pits — Answer: OBOES. Hint: These woodwind instruments might be heard from an orchestra pit 🎵
- 37. Lawn burrower — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This underground digger can leave little hills scattered across your grass 🕳️
- 38. Kind of fly or bunt — Answer: SAC. Hint: In baseball, this abbreviation marks a play made for the team rather than personal glory. ⚾
- 39. Alloy — Answer: BLEND. Hint: Think of combining different metals into one material. 🔩
- 40. Deck with wands — Answer: TAROT. Hint: Think of the mystical cards used for readings and symbolic spreads 🔮
- 41. Pirates slugger who hit 36 homers in 2013 — Answer: PEDROALVAREZ. Hint: Think of the Pirates’ powerful third baseman who launched 36 home runs during the 2013 season ⚾
- 43. Sound of thunder — Answer: RUMBLE. Hint: Think of the deep, rolling noise that follows a lightning flash. 🌩️
- 46. “Golly!” — Answer: OHMY. Hint: A mild exclamation of surprise or amazement might fit here! 😮
- 47. “Cease!” at sea — Answer: AVAST. Hint: A sailor might shout this command when telling someone to stop. ⚓
- 48. Grill site, often — Answer: PATIO. Hint: Think of the outdoor spot where a barbecue often sizzles. 🔥
- 51. “Golly!” — Answer: WOW. Hint: It’s a brief exclamation of surprise or amazement 😲.
- 54. Bolt go-with — Answer: NUT. Hint: Think of the hardware piece that screws onto a bolt to hold things together 🔩
- 55. Hall of Fame pitcher with the most wins by any southpaw — Answer: WARRENSPAHN. Hint: This legendary left-handed hurler holds the all-time wins record among southpaws ⚾
- 58. Fútbol cheer — Answer: OLE. Hint: A spirited Spanish-language shout from the stands celebrates a great play. ⚽
- 59. Disturbingly unfamiliar — Answer: ALIEN. Hint: Think of something so unfamiliar it seems to come from another world. 👽
- 60. Fling — Answer: THROW. Hint: Send something sailing through the air with this action. 🏹
- 61. Opposition answer — Answer: NAY. Hint: It’s the vote you cast when you disagree with a proposal. 🙅
- 62. Turkey side dish — Answer: YAMS. Hint: Think of the sweet, orange root vegetable that often shares the holiday plate with turkey. 🍠
- 63. Doesn’t play — Answer: SITS. Hint: Stays on the sidelines instead of joining in 😊
Down
- 1. “Shoot!” — Answer: DRAT. Hint: A mild exclamation of annoyance when something goes wrong 😅
- 2. Simple — Answer: EASYASABC. Hint: Think of a familiar phrase meaning wonderfully uncomplicated. 😊
- 3. Major commotion — Answer: ADO. Hint: Think of a noisy fuss or hubbub that draws everyone’s attention. 🔊
- 4. Many Comic-Con attendees — Answer: FANBOYS. Hint: Think enthusiastic convention supporters—and a familiar grammar term for coordinating conjunctions. 🤓
- 5. Oriole or cardinal, e.g. — Answer: BIRD. Hint: Think of a colorful feathered creature often seen at a backyard feeder. 🪶
- 6. Ben Affleck picture — Answer: ARGO. Hint: This Oscar-winning thriller follows a daring fake-film operation to rescue hostages from Iran 🎬
- 7. Green expanse — Answer: LEA. Hint: Picture a quiet grassy meadow stretching beneath the sky 🌿
- 8. Puma parts — Answer: INSOLES. Hint: Think of the removable foot cushions found inside a pair of athletic shoes. 👟
- 9. 2012 World Series MVP Sandoval — Answer: PABLO. Hint: Think of the Giants’ beloved “Panda,” the Venezuelan third baseman who won the 2012 World Series MVP award 🐼
- 10. Canary call — Answer: TWEET. Hint: Think of the cheerful little sound a songbird makes. 🐦
- 11. They deal in futures — Answer: SEERS. Hint: These people claim to glimpse what lies ahead 🔮
- 12. Garb for p.m. hours — Answer: PJS. Hint: Think of cozy sleepwear you might change into after sunset. 🌙
- 13. Give in to gravity — Answer: SAG. Hint: Droop downward under its own weight. 🪂
- 16. Skybox invitees — Answer: VIPS. Hint: These are the important guests enjoying the game from a private box 🏟️
- 21. Suffering — Answer: ILL. Hint: Feeling under the weather is one way to describe this state. 🤒
- 23. Creature coat — Answer: PELT. Hint: Think of the furry hide covering an animal. 🐾
- 24. A long time — Answer: AGES. Hint: Think of several very long stretches of time, casually put. ⏳
- 25. New England catches — Answer: CODS. Hint: Think of a classic Atlantic fish often hauled in by New England fishermen. 🐟
- 26. Sector — Answer: AREA. Hint: A region or portion of a larger space might fit the bill 📐
- 27. Rome divider — Answer: TIBER. Hint: Think of the famous river that flows through Rome and divides the city. 🌊
- 28. Low-cost, in company names — Answer: ECONO. Hint: Think of the budget-friendly prefix often tucked into business names. 💸
- 29. “___ hand?” — Answer: NEEDA. Hint: A casual way to ask whether someone could lend assistance. 🤝
- 32. Hardly the carefree sort — Answer: WORRYWART. Hint: This person tends to fret about every little thing rather than taking it easy. 😟
- 33. Lotion additive — Answer: ALOE. Hint: This soothing plant ingredient is often added to lotions for dry or sun-kissed skin 🌿
- 34. Stan with a sax — Answer: GETZ. Hint: Think of the smooth-jazz tenor saxophonist who helped popularize bossa nova. 🎷
- 36. Dated, cutely — Answer: OLDE. Hint: Think of a playful, antique-sounding twist on a word for something from long ago. 🕰️
- 37. Polite address — Answer: MAAM. Hint: A respectful way to address a woman directly. 👩
- 39. Washington circle — Answer: BELTWAY. Hint: Think of the highway looping around the nation’s capital. 🛣️
- 40. Kimmel and Fallon, e.g. — Answer: TVHOSTS. Hint: They’re late-night personalities who interview guests and deliver jokes. 🎙️
- 41. “Frontline” network — Answer: PBS. Hint: This public broadcaster is known for serious documentaries and in-depth reporting 📺
- 42. Butcher’s cut — Answer: LOIN. Hint: A prized section of meat from an animal’s back might fit the bill 🥩
- 43. Wouldn’t stop talking — Answer: RANON. Hint: Think of someone who kept going with their chatter long after the point was made. 🗣️
- 44. Throat dangler — Answer: UVULA. Hint: That little teardrop-shaped flap hangs at the back of your mouth. 👅
- 45. Pirates address — Answer: MATEY. Hint: A swashbuckling way to greet a fellow sailor 🏴☠️
- 48. Stuffy — Answer: PRIM. Hint: Think of someone overly proper and easily scandalized. 😇
- 49. Helmeted Olympian — Answer: ARES. Hint: Think of the Greek god of war, often shown in battle armor. ⚔️
- 50. Phil Rizzuto’s retired Yankees number — Answer: TEN. Hint: Picture the two-digit jersey number retired for Yankees legend and beloved “Scooter” Phil Rizzuto. ⚾
- 52. Cries of discovery — Answer: OHOS. Hint: Think of the little exclamations that escape when a discovery suddenly clicks! 💡
- 53. Tucson-to-Los Angeles dir. — Answer: WNW. Hint: From Tucson, head mostly west while veering slightly north to reach Los Angeles. 🧭
- 56. In the style of — Answer: ALA. Hint: Think of a compact phrase meaning “in the manner of” someone or something. 🧭
- 57. Upsilon follower — Answer: PHI. Hint: Think of the Greek letter that comes immediately after upsilon in the alphabet. 🧭
Here are the WSJ Crossword answers for Thursday, July 30, 2026 — every solution for that day's Wall Street Journal puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 30?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live WSJ Crossword answers page.
WSJ Crossword answers for July 30, 2026
The full solution for the July 30 WSJ Crossword is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Thursday, July 30.
Full WSJ Crossword answer list for July 30, 2026
Every clue from the July 30 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Like some signers | DEAF |
| 5 | Indonesian island | BALI |
| 9 | Scoreboard figs. | PTS |
| 12 | Fashion house founder Mario | PRADA |
| 13 | Feature of the Starbucks logo | SIREN |
| 14 | Amazed reaction | AWE |
| 15 | Royals pitcher who tied for most wins in 2017 | JASONVARGAS |
| 17 | Stinging insect | BEE |
| 18 | Pig’s digs | STY |
| 19 | Gala, say | BIGDO |
| 20 | Crude carrier | OILER |
| 22 | Each | APOP |
| 24 | Portions out | ALLOTS |
| 25 | Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor” | CASEYSTENGEL |
| 30 | Paperless exams | ORALS |
| 31 | Kin of Slurpees | ICEES |
| 32 | Funny fellow | WAG |
| 35 | Grad’s burden, often | DEBT |
| 36 | Woods in pits | OBOES |
| 37 | Lawn burrower | MOLE |
| 38 | Kind of fly or bunt | SAC |
| 39 | Alloy | BLEND |
| 40 | Deck with wands | TAROT |
| 41 | Pirates slugger who hit 36 homers in 2013 | PEDROALVAREZ |
| 43 | Sound of thunder | RUMBLE |
| 46 | “Golly!” | OHMY |
| 47 | “Cease!” at sea | AVAST |
| 48 | Grill site, often | PATIO |
| 51 | “Golly!” | WOW |
| 54 | Bolt go-with | NUT |
| 55 | Hall of Fame pitcher with the most wins by any southpaw | WARRENSPAHN |
| 58 | Fútbol cheer | OLE |
| 59 | Disturbingly unfamiliar | ALIEN |
| 60 | Fling | THROW |
| 61 | Opposition answer | NAY |
| 62 | Turkey side dish | YAMS |
| 63 | Doesn’t play | SITS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Shoot!” | DRAT |
| 2 | Simple | EASYASABC |
| 3 | Major commotion | ADO |
| 4 | Many Comic-Con attendees | FANBOYS |
| 5 | Oriole or cardinal, e.g. | BIRD |
| 6 | Ben Affleck picture | ARGO |
| 7 | Green expanse | LEA |
| 8 | Puma parts | INSOLES |
| 9 | 2012 World Series MVP Sandoval | PABLO |
| 10 | Canary call | TWEET |
| 11 | They deal in futures | SEERS |
| 12 | Garb for p.m. hours | PJS |
| 13 | Give in to gravity | SAG |
| 16 | Skybox invitees | VIPS |
| 21 | Suffering | ILL |
| 23 | Creature coat | PELT |
| 24 | A long time | AGES |
| 25 | New England catches | CODS |
| 26 | Sector | AREA |
| 27 | Rome divider | TIBER |
| 28 | Low-cost, in company names | ECONO |
| 29 | “___ hand?” | NEEDA |
| 32 | Hardly the carefree sort | WORRYWART |
| 33 | Lotion additive | ALOE |
| 34 | Stan with a sax | GETZ |
| 36 | Dated, cutely | OLDE |
| 37 | Polite address | MAAM |
| 39 | Washington circle | BELTWAY |
| 40 | Kimmel and Fallon, e.g. | TVHOSTS |
| 41 | “Frontline” network | PBS |
| 42 | Butcher’s cut | LOIN |
| 43 | Wouldn’t stop talking | RANON |
| 44 | Throat dangler | UVULA |
| 45 | Pirates address | MATEY |
| 48 | Stuffy | PRIM |
| 49 | Helmeted Olympian | ARES |
| 50 | Phil Rizzuto’s retired Yankees number | TEN |
| 52 | Cries of discovery | OHOS |
| 53 | Tucson-to-Los Angeles dir. | WNW |
| 56 | In the style of | ALA |
| 57 | Upsilon follower | PHI |
Hints for the July 30 puzzle
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