Fashion house founder Mario

Crossword Answer — July 30, 2026

Answer

Think of the Italian luxury fashion label founded by a designer named Mario. 👗

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

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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Across

  1. 1Like some signers
  2. 5Indonesian island
  3. 9Scoreboard figs.
  4. 12Fashion house founder Mario
  5. 13Feature of the Starbucks logo
  6. 14Amazed reaction
  7. 15Royals pitcher who tied for most wins in 2017
  8. 17Stinging insect
  9. 18Pig’s digs
  10. 19Gala, say
  11. 20Crude carrier
  12. 22Each
  13. 24Portions out
  14. 25Hall of Fame player/manager nicknamed “the Ol’ Perfessor”
  15. 30Paperless exams
  16. 31Kin of Slurpees
  17. 32Funny fellow
  18. 35Grad’s burden, often
  19. 36Woods in pits
  20. 37Lawn burrower
  21. 38Kind of fly or bunt
  22. 39Alloy
  23. 40Deck with wands
  24. 41Pirates slugger who hit 36 homers in 2013
  25. 43Sound of thunder
  26. 46“Golly!”
  27. 47“Cease!” at sea
  28. 48Grill site, often
  29. 51“Golly!”
  30. 54Bolt go-with
  31. 55Hall of Fame pitcher with the most wins by any southpaw
  32. 58Fútbol cheer
  33. 59Disturbingly unfamiliar
  34. 60Fling
  35. 61Opposition answer
  36. 62Turkey side dish
  37. 63Doesn’t play

Down

  1. 1“Shoot!”
  2. 2Simple
  3. 3Major commotion
  4. 4Many Comic-Con attendees
  5. 5Oriole or cardinal, e.g.
  6. 6Ben Affleck picture
  7. 7Green expanse
  8. 8Puma parts
  9. 92012 World Series MVP Sandoval
  10. 10Canary call
  11. 11They deal in futures
  12. 12Garb for p.m. hours
  13. 13Give in to gravity
  14. 16Skybox invitees
  15. 21Suffering
  16. 23Creature coat
  17. 24A long time
  18. 25New England catches
  19. 26Sector
  20. 27Rome divider
  21. 28Low-cost, in company names
  22. 29“___ hand?”
  23. 32Hardly the carefree sort
  24. 33Lotion additive
  25. 34Stan with a sax
  26. 36Dated, cutely
  27. 37Polite address
  28. 39Washington circle
  29. 40Kimmel and Fallon, e.g.
  30. 41“Frontline” network
  31. 42Butcher’s cut
  32. 43Wouldn’t stop talking
  33. 44Throat dangler
  34. 45Pirates address
  35. 48Stuffy
  36. 49Helmeted Olympian
  37. 50Phil Rizzuto’s retired Yankees number
  38. 52Cries of discovery
  39. 53Tucson-to-Los Angeles dir.
  40. 56In the style of
  41. 57Upsilon follower

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a famous baseball player.

Across

  1. 1. Like some signers — Answer: DEAF. Hint: Some people who communicate this way may not hear spoken words. 🤟
  2. 5. Indonesian island — Answer: BALI. Hint: This tropical getaway is famous for beaches, temples, and lush rice terraces. 🌴
  3. 9. Scoreboard figs. — Answer: PTS. Hint: Look for the standard abbreviation for the points shown on a scoreboard. 🏟️
  4. 12. Fashion house founder Mario — Answer: PRADA. Hint: Think of the Italian luxury fashion label founded by a designer named Mario. 👗
  5. 13. Feature of the Starbucks logo — Answer: SIREN. Hint: Think of the mythical sea creature depicted in the coffee chain’s iconic emblem. 🧜‍♀️
  6. 14. Amazed reaction — Answer: AWE. Hint: It’s the breathless feeling of wonder sparked by something extraordinary. 😮
  7. 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 ⚾
  8. 17. Stinging insect — Answer: BEE. Hint: This honey-making flyer can deliver a painful surprise 🐝
  9. 18. Pig’s digs — Answer: STY. Hint: A simple farm shelter where a pig might snooze 🐷
  10. 19. Gala, say — Answer: BIGDO. Hint: Think of a grand, festive occasion with plenty of celebration and flair. 🎉
  11. 20. Crude carrier — Answer: OILER. Hint: Think of a ship built to haul petroleum across the sea. 🚢
  12. 22. Each — Answer: APOP. Hint: Think about the word used to refer to individual items in a collection! 📦
  13. 24. Portions out — Answer: ALLOTS. Hint: Divides something into shares for others. 🍰
  14. 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. ⚾
  15. 30. Paperless exams — Answer: ORALS. Hint: These exams are conducted through spoken responses rather than written papers. 🗣️
  16. 31. Kin of Slurpees — Answer: ICEES. Hint: Think of another brand of frosty, flavored convenience-store drink. 🥤
  17. 32. Funny fellow — Answer: WAG. Hint: Think of a playful jokester with a knack for making people laugh. 😄
  18. 35. Grad’s burden, often — Answer: DEBT. Hint: A diploma may come with this financial weight. 🎓
  19. 36. Woods in pits — Answer: OBOES. Hint: These woodwind instruments might be heard from an orchestra pit 🎵
  20. 37. Lawn burrower — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This underground digger can leave little hills scattered across your grass 🕳️
  21. 38. Kind of fly or bunt — Answer: SAC. Hint: In baseball, this abbreviation marks a play made for the team rather than personal glory. ⚾
  22. 39. Alloy — Answer: BLEND. Hint: Think of combining different metals into one material. 🔩
  23. 40. Deck with wands — Answer: TAROT. Hint: Think of the mystical cards used for readings and symbolic spreads 🔮
  24. 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 ⚾
  25. 43. Sound of thunder — Answer: RUMBLE. Hint: Think of the deep, rolling noise that follows a lightning flash. 🌩️
  26. 46. “Golly!” — Answer: OHMY. Hint: A mild exclamation of surprise or amazement might fit here! 😮
  27. 47. “Cease!” at sea — Answer: AVAST. Hint: A sailor might shout this command when telling someone to stop. ⚓
  28. 48. Grill site, often — Answer: PATIO. Hint: Think of the outdoor spot where a barbecue often sizzles. 🔥
  29. 51. “Golly!” — Answer: WOW. Hint: It’s a brief exclamation of surprise or amazement 😲.
  30. 54. Bolt go-with — Answer: NUT. Hint: Think of the hardware piece that screws onto a bolt to hold things together 🔩
  31. 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 ⚾
  32. 58. Fútbol cheer — Answer: OLE. Hint: A spirited Spanish-language shout from the stands celebrates a great play. ⚽
  33. 59. Disturbingly unfamiliar — Answer: ALIEN. Hint: Think of something so unfamiliar it seems to come from another world. 👽
  34. 60. Fling — Answer: THROW. Hint: Send something sailing through the air with this action. 🏹
  35. 61. Opposition answer — Answer: NAY. Hint: It’s the vote you cast when you disagree with a proposal. 🙅
  36. 62. Turkey side dish — Answer: YAMS. Hint: Think of the sweet, orange root vegetable that often shares the holiday plate with turkey. 🍠
  37. 63. Doesn’t play — Answer: SITS. Hint: Stays on the sidelines instead of joining in 😊

Down

  1. 1. “Shoot!” — Answer: DRAT. Hint: A mild exclamation of annoyance when something goes wrong 😅
  2. 2. Simple — Answer: EASYASABC. Hint: Think of a familiar phrase meaning wonderfully uncomplicated. 😊
  3. 3. Major commotion — Answer: ADO. Hint: Think of a noisy fuss or hubbub that draws everyone’s attention. 🔊
  4. 4. Many Comic-Con attendees — Answer: FANBOYS. Hint: Think enthusiastic convention supporters—and a familiar grammar term for coordinating conjunctions. 🤓
  5. 5. Oriole or cardinal, e.g. — Answer: BIRD. Hint: Think of a colorful feathered creature often seen at a backyard feeder. 🪶
  6. 6. Ben Affleck picture — Answer: ARGO. Hint: This Oscar-winning thriller follows a daring fake-film operation to rescue hostages from Iran 🎬
  7. 7. Green expanse — Answer: LEA. Hint: Picture a quiet grassy meadow stretching beneath the sky 🌿
  8. 8. Puma parts — Answer: INSOLES. Hint: Think of the removable foot cushions found inside a pair of athletic shoes. 👟
  9. 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. 10. Canary call — Answer: TWEET. Hint: Think of the cheerful little sound a songbird makes. 🐦
  11. 11. They deal in futures — Answer: SEERS. Hint: These people claim to glimpse what lies ahead 🔮
  12. 12. Garb for p.m. hours — Answer: PJS. Hint: Think of cozy sleepwear you might change into after sunset. 🌙
  13. 13. Give in to gravity — Answer: SAG. Hint: Droop downward under its own weight. 🪂
  14. 16. Skybox invitees — Answer: VIPS. Hint: These are the important guests enjoying the game from a private box 🏟️
  15. 21. Suffering — Answer: ILL. Hint: Feeling under the weather is one way to describe this state. 🤒
  16. 23. Creature coat — Answer: PELT. Hint: Think of the furry hide covering an animal. 🐾
  17. 24. A long time — Answer: AGES. Hint: Think of several very long stretches of time, casually put. ⏳
  18. 25. New England catches — Answer: CODS. Hint: Think of a classic Atlantic fish often hauled in by New England fishermen. 🐟
  19. 26. Sector — Answer: AREA. Hint: A region or portion of a larger space might fit the bill 📐
  20. 27. Rome divider — Answer: TIBER. Hint: Think of the famous river that flows through Rome and divides the city. 🌊
  21. 28. Low-cost, in company names — Answer: ECONO. Hint: Think of the budget-friendly prefix often tucked into business names. 💸
  22. 29. “___ hand?” — Answer: NEEDA. Hint: A casual way to ask whether someone could lend assistance. 🤝
  23. 32. Hardly the carefree sort — Answer: WORRYWART. Hint: This person tends to fret about every little thing rather than taking it easy. 😟
  24. 33. Lotion additive — Answer: ALOE. Hint: This soothing plant ingredient is often added to lotions for dry or sun-kissed skin 🌿
  25. 34. Stan with a sax — Answer: GETZ. Hint: Think of the smooth-jazz tenor saxophonist who helped popularize bossa nova. 🎷
  26. 36. Dated, cutely — Answer: OLDE. Hint: Think of a playful, antique-sounding twist on a word for something from long ago. 🕰️
  27. 37. Polite address — Answer: MAAM. Hint: A respectful way to address a woman directly. 👩
  28. 39. Washington circle — Answer: BELTWAY. Hint: Think of the highway looping around the nation’s capital. 🛣️
  29. 40. Kimmel and Fallon, e.g. — Answer: TVHOSTS. Hint: They’re late-night personalities who interview guests and deliver jokes. 🎙️
  30. 41. “Frontline” network — Answer: PBS. Hint: This public broadcaster is known for serious documentaries and in-depth reporting 📺
  31. 42. Butcher’s cut — Answer: LOIN. Hint: A prized section of meat from an animal’s back might fit the bill 🥩
  32. 43. Wouldn’t stop talking — Answer: RANON. Hint: Think of someone who kept going with their chatter long after the point was made. 🗣️
  33. 44. Throat dangler — Answer: UVULA. Hint: That little teardrop-shaped flap hangs at the back of your mouth. 👅
  34. 45. Pirates address — Answer: MATEY. Hint: A swashbuckling way to greet a fellow sailor 🏴‍☠️
  35. 48. Stuffy — Answer: PRIM. Hint: Think of someone overly proper and easily scandalized. 😇
  36. 49. Helmeted Olympian — Answer: ARES. Hint: Think of the Greek god of war, often shown in battle armor. ⚔️
  37. 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. ⚾
  38. 52. Cries of discovery — Answer: OHOS. Hint: Think of the little exclamations that escape when a discovery suddenly clicks! 💡
  39. 53. Tucson-to-Los Angeles dir. — Answer: WNW. Hint: From Tucson, head mostly west while veering slightly north to reach Los Angeles. 🧭
  40. 56. In the style of — Answer: ALA. Hint: Think of a compact phrase meaning “in the manner of” someone or something. 🧭
  41. 57. Upsilon follower — Answer: PHI. Hint: Think of the Greek letter that comes immediately after upsilon in the alphabet. 🧭

The answer to “Fashion house founder Mario” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is PRADA — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 30, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 12-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.

“Fashion house founder Mario” answer

PRADA (5 letters)

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Why the answer is PRADA

Think of the Italian luxury fashion label founded by a designer named Mario. 👗

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What is the answer to “Fashion house founder Mario”?

The answer is PRADA, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fashion house founder Mario”?

5 letters: PRADA.

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In the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 30, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 12-Across.

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