WSJ Crossword Answers - Aug 13

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By Mike Shenk · Edited by Mike Shenk

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter word.

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  1. 1Full house lettersSRO
  2. 4Big name in teaTAZO
  3. 8Barn neighbors, oftenSILOS
  4. 132013 Joaquin Phoenix movieHER
  5. 14Plow pullersOXEN
  6. 15Big name in bottled waterDASANI
  7. 16Paste’s place?EDITMENU
  8. 18Canine coatENAMEL
  9. 19PreviouslyAFORE
  10. 20Fungus spore massSMUTBALL
  11. 22Big name in antacidsROLAIDS
  12. 25Big name in frozen beveragesICEE
  13. 26Marks a ballotXES
  14. 27Danny of the 1980s CelticsAINGE
  15. 29Bind securelyLASH
  16. 33Big name in automobilesHONDA
  17. 35Big name in soft drinksFANTA
  18. 36Singer Grande, informallyARI
  19. 39Far in the pastAGESAGO
  20. 42Business with many reps?GYM
  21. 43Big name in pensPILOT
  22. 45Big name in video gamesATARI
  23. 47Big name in laundry detergentsBOLD
  24. 48Fasten securelyBELAY
  25. 50Sushi spherulesROE
  26. 53Move speedilyDART
  27. 55Catherine of “Belle de Jour”DENEUVE
  28. 58EasygoingLAIDBACK
  29. 62Big name in computer chipsINTEL
  30. 63FollowsENSUES
  31. 64Henri Rousseau specialtyNAIVEART
  32. 67Official ordersEDICTS
  33. 68Crumhorn kinOBOE
  34. 69General in a restaurantTSO
  35. 70Investors weigh themRISKS
  36. 71Warrior of 1990s TVXENA
  37. 72Almost eternityEON

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  1. 1Do some wool gatheringSHEAR
  2. 2Most widely distributed carnivore in the worldREDFOX
  3. 3Jim Palmer, notablyORIOLE
  4. 4Pesci’s co-star in “My Cousin Vinny”TOMEI
  5. 5Big name in body spraysAXE
  6. 6Relaxed stateZEN
  7. 7ObligationONUS
  8. 8Health, to HugoSANTE
  9. 9Largest of the Galápagos IslandsISABELA
  10. 10Monk in the mountainsLAMA
  11. 11Scott Turow bookONEL
  12. 12Sunning spot for a catSILL
  13. 15Bill featuring Jefferson’s portrait, informallyDEUCE
  14. 17Talk smack aboutTRASH
  15. 21Russian fighter jetMIG
  16. 23“Rats!”DANG
  17. 24FactionSIDE
  18. 28Like Dylan’s singingNASAL
  19. 30Director LeeANG
  20. 31Hog’s homeSTY
  21. 32Mugger, maybeHAM
  22. 34Nondairy milk choiceOAT
  23. 35SupportingFOR
  24. 36LAPD broadcastAPB
  25. 37View from Sugarloaf MountainRIO
  26. 38Off work, perhapsILL
  27. 40SlightlyATAD
  28. 41“Let’s Get It On” singerGAYE
  29. 44Strange individualODDDUCK
  30. 46Tony winner WorthIRENE
  31. 48Trumpet materialBRASS
  32. 49List-ending lettersETC
  33. 51Bested in an annual Coney Island contestOUTATE
  34. 52ExtremelyEVERSO
  35. 54Is a bad assistant?ABETS
  36. 56Big name in skin careNIVEA
  37. 57John with an EGOTELTON
  38. 58Unsavory lookLEER
  39. 59“___ Love You So” (Don McLean song)ANDI
  40. 60Mother of HorusISIS
  41. 61Big name in gelatinKNOX
  42. 65Penny prezABE
  43. 66Solar wind bitION

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Contest: The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter word.

Across

  1. 1. Full house letters — Answer: SRO. Hint: These initials indicate every seat is taken at a performance. 🎟️
  2. 4. Big name in tea — Answer: TAZO. Hint: This beverage brand is especially associated with tea bags and blends. 🍵
  3. 8. Barn neighbors, often — Answer: SILOS. Hint: These tall farm structures store grain. 🌾
  4. 13. 2013 Joaquin Phoenix movie — Answer: HER. Hint: This film explores a lonely man's bond with an artificial-intelligence voice. 🎬
  5. 14. Plow pullers — Answer: OXEN. Hint: These sturdy animals have long hauled farm equipment. 🚜
  6. 15. Big name in bottled water — Answer: DASANI. Hint: This familiar label appears on many bottles of water. 💧
  7. 16. Paste’s place? — Answer: EDITMENU. Hint: Look for the computer menu that houses the command for sticking copied text 🖥️
  8. 18. Canine coat — Answer: ENAMEL. Hint: Think of the tooth’s hard outer covering 🦷
  9. 19. Previously — Answer: AFORE. Hint: This means at an earlier time ⏳
  10. 20. Fungus spore mass — Answer: SMUTBALL. Hint: Picture a dark, powdery fungal growth on a plant 🍄
  11. 22. Big name in antacids — Answer: ROLAIDS. Hint: Think of the chewable antacid brand pairing calcium and magnesium 🧪
  12. 25. Big name in frozen beverages — Answer: ICEE. Hint: Think of the convenience-store brand known for icy, colorful drinks 🥤
  13. 26. Marks a ballot — Answer: XES. Hint: This verb describes making selection marks on a voting form 🗳️
  14. 27. Danny of the 1980s Celtics — Answer: AINGE. Hint: Recall the sharp-shooting Celtics guard who later became a longtime team executive 🏀
  15. 29. Bind securely — Answer: LASH. Hint: Tie something tightly with a strap or cord 🔒
  16. 33. Big name in automobiles — Answer: HONDA. Hint: Think of the globally known Japanese automaker 🚗
  17. 35. Big name in soft drinks — Answer: FANTA. Hint: Think of the soda brand especially associated with orange flavor 🍊
  18. 36. Singer Grande, informally — Answer: ARI. Hint: Use the pop star’s casual first-name nickname 🎤
  19. 39. Far in the past — Answer: AGESAGO. Hint: Think of a time long before now 🕰️
  20. 42. Business with many reps? — Answer: GYM. Hint: Imagine a place where lots of exercise repetitions happen 🏋️
  21. 43. Big name in pens — Answer: PILOT. Hint: Think of the writing-instrument brand found on many desks 🖊️
  22. 45. Big name in video games — Answer: ATARI. Hint: Recall the pioneering game company behind classic arcade titles 🕹️
  23. 47. Big name in laundry detergents — Answer: BOLD. Hint: Think of the detergent brand whose name suggests confidence 🧺
  24. 48. Fasten securely — Answer: BELAY. Hint: Use this climbing term for securing someone with a safety rope 🧗
  25. 50. Sushi spherules — Answer: ROE. Hint: These tiny fish eggs often appear atop sushi 🍣
  26. 53. Move speedily — Answer: DART. Hint: Think of moving suddenly and swiftly 💨
  27. 55. Catherine of “Belle de Jour” — Answer: DENEUVE. Hint: Identify the celebrated French actress who starred in this film. 🎬
  28. 58. Easygoing — Answer: LAIDBACK. Hint: Think of someone calm, casual, and unbothered. 😌
  29. 62. Big name in computer chips — Answer: INTEL. Hint: This famous technology company makes processors for computers. 💻
  30. 63. Follows — Answer: ENSUES. Hint: Think of what happens next in a sequence. 🔜
  31. 64. Henri Rousseau specialty — Answer: NAIVEART. Hint: Rousseau is closely associated with this self-taught artistic style. 🎨
  32. 67. Official orders — Answer: EDICTS. Hint: These authoritative commands might come from a monarch. 📜
  33. 68. Crumhorn kin — Answer: OBOE. Hint: Look for a woodwind instrument with a double reed. 🎶
  34. 69. General in a restaurant — Answer: TSO. Hint: This military title appears in the name of a popular Chinese dish. 🍽️
  35. 70. Investors weigh them — Answer: RISKS. Hint: These potential downsides are considered before putting money into something. 📈
  36. 71. Warrior of 1990s TV — Answer: XENA. Hint: Think of the sword-wielding heroine from a popular syndicated fantasy series. ⚔️
  37. 72. Almost eternity — Answer: EON. Hint: This means an extremely long period, just shy of forever. ⏳

Down

  1. 1. Do some wool gathering — Answer: SHEAR. Hint: A shepherd may do this to collect fleece. 🐑
  2. 2. Most widely distributed carnivore in the world — Answer: REDFOX. Hint: This adaptable woodland predator thrives across much of the Northern Hemisphere. 🦊
  3. 3. Jim Palmer, notably — Answer: ORIOLE. Hint: The baseball pitcher spent his career with Baltimore. ⚾
  4. 4. Pesci’s co-star in “My Cousin Vinny” — Answer: TOMEI. Hint: This Oscar-winning actress played Mona Lisa Vito. 🎥
  5. 5. Big name in body sprays — Answer: AXE. Hint: This grooming brand is known for boldly scented sprays. 🧴
  6. 6. Relaxed state — Answer: ZEN. Hint: Think of peaceful mindfulness and inner calm. 🧘
  7. 7. Obligation — Answer: ONUS. Hint: Think about what weighs on your shoulders when you have something to do! ⚖️
  8. 8. Health, to Hugo — Answer: SANTE. Hint: Use the French word one might offer in a toast. 🥂
  9. 9. Largest of the Galápagos Islands — Answer: ISABELA. Hint: This island dominates the archipelago’s western side. 🌋
  10. 10. Monk in the mountains — Answer: LAMA. Hint: A Buddhist religious teacher in Tibet may bear this title. 🏔️
  11. 11. Scott Turow book — Answer: ONEL. Hint: This legal thriller’s title refers to a single letter. 📚
  12. 12. Sunning spot for a cat — Answer: SILL. Hint: Cats often bask on a narrow ledge by the window. 🐱
  13. 15. Bill featuring Jefferson’s portrait, informally — Answer: DEUCE. Hint: Think of the casual name for a two-dollar bill. 💵
  14. 17. Talk smack about — Answer: TRASH. Hint: To insult someone verbally is to give them this treatment. 🗣️
  15. 21. Russian fighter jet — Answer: MIG. Hint: This Soviet-era jet fighter has a famously brief designation. ✈️
  16. 23. “Rats!” — Answer: DANG. Hint: This mild exclamation shows sudden frustration. 😤
  17. 24. Faction — Answer: SIDE. Hint: One party in a disagreement can be called this. ⚔️
  18. 28. Like Dylan’s singing — Answer: NASAL. Hint: His vocals are often described as having a distinctive twang. 🎤
  19. 30. Director Lee — Answer: ANG. Hint: This filmmaker directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. 🎬
  20. 31. Hog’s home — Answer: STY. Hint: A pig may spend its time in this small enclosure. 🐷
  21. 32. Mugger, maybe — Answer: HAM. Hint: A theatrical overactor might be described this way. 🎭
  22. 34. Nondairy milk choice — Answer: OAT. Hint: A common breakfast grain can be turned into a creamy beverage. 🥛
  23. 35. Supporting — Answer: FOR. Hint: Being in favor of a cause means you are this. 👍
  24. 36. LAPD broadcast — Answer: APB. Hint: Police may issue this alert when seeking a suspect. 🚔
  25. 37. View from Sugarloaf Mountain — Answer: RIO. Hint: This famous Brazilian city spreads out below the peak. 🌴
  26. 38. Off work, perhaps — Answer: ILL. Hint: A sick employee may be away from the job for this reason. 🤒
  27. 40. Slightly — Answer: ATAD. Hint: This means just a tiny bit. 🤏
  28. 41. “Let’s Get It On” singer — Answer: GAYE. Hint: This soul legend made the romantic classic famous. 🎶
  29. 44. Strange individual — Answer: ODDDUCK. Hint: A quirky person might be called this. 🦆
  30. 46. Tony winner Worth — Answer: IRENE. Hint: This celebrated stage actress earned honors on Broadway. 🏆
  31. 48. Trumpet material — Answer: BRASS. Hint: This shiny alloy is commonly used for horns. 🎺
  32. 49. List-ending letters — Answer: ETC. Hint: A familiar abbreviation meaning “and so on” wraps up many lists. 📝
  33. 51. Bested in an annual Coney Island contest — Answer: OUTATE. Hint: This verb describes defeating the reigning hot-dog-eating champion. 🌭
  34. 52. Extremely — Answer: EVERSO. Hint: Use this emphatic phrase when “very” just isn’t enough. 🔥
  35. 54. Is a bad assistant? — Answer: ABETS. Hint: A mischievous helper might support the wrong side. 😈
  36. 56. Big name in skin care — Answer: NIVEA. Hint: This European brand is known for its iconic blue tin of moisturizer. 🧴
  37. 57. John with an EGOT — Answer: ELTON. Hint: Think of the flamboyant British singer behind “Rocket Man.” 🚀
  38. 58. Unsavory look — Answer: LEER. Hint: Think of a creepy, suggestive stare rather than a friendly glance. 👀
  39. 59. “___ Love You So” (Don McLean song) — Answer: ANDI. Hint: The missing word is a simple conjunction in this Don McLean title. 🎵
  40. 60. Mother of Horus — Answer: ISIS. Hint: In Egyptian mythology, she is the goddess who mothers the falcon-headed deity. 🏺
  41. 61. Big name in gelatin — Answer: KNOX. Hint: Look for the classic brand behind many boxed gelatin desserts. 🍮
  42. 65. Penny prez — Answer: ABE. Hint: The penny’s portrait honors the 16th president. 🪙
  43. 66. Solar wind bit — Answer: ION. Hint: A solar-wind particle carrying an electric charge fits here. ☀️

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Full house lettersSRO
4Big name in teaTAZO
8Barn neighbors, oftenSILOS
132013 Joaquin Phoenix movieHER
14Plow pullersOXEN
15Big name in bottled waterDASANI
16Paste’s place?EDITMENU
18Canine coatENAMEL
19PreviouslyAFORE
20Fungus spore massSMUTBALL
22Big name in antacidsROLAIDS
25Big name in frozen beveragesICEE
26Marks a ballotXES
27Danny of the 1980s CelticsAINGE
29Bind securelyLASH
33Big name in automobilesHONDA
35Big name in soft drinksFANTA
36Singer Grande, informallyARI
39Far in the pastAGESAGO
42Business with many reps?GYM
43Big name in pensPILOT
45Big name in video gamesATARI
47Big name in laundry detergentsBOLD
48Fasten securelyBELAY
50Sushi spherulesROE
53Move speedilyDART
55Catherine of “Belle de Jour”DENEUVE
58EasygoingLAIDBACK
62Big name in computer chipsINTEL
63FollowsENSUES
64Henri Rousseau specialtyNAIVEART
67Official ordersEDICTS
68Crumhorn kinOBOE
69General in a restaurantTSO
70Investors weigh themRISKS
71Warrior of 1990s TVXENA
72Almost eternityEON

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#ClueAnswer
1Do some wool gatheringSHEAR
2Most widely distributed carnivore in the worldREDFOX
3Jim Palmer, notablyORIOLE
4Pesci’s co-star in “My Cousin Vinny”TOMEI
5Big name in body spraysAXE
6Relaxed stateZEN
7ObligationONUS
8Health, to HugoSANTE
9Largest of the Galápagos IslandsISABELA
10Monk in the mountainsLAMA
11Scott Turow bookONEL
12Sunning spot for a catSILL
15Bill featuring Jefferson’s portrait, informallyDEUCE
17Talk smack aboutTRASH
21Russian fighter jetMIG
23“Rats!”DANG
24FactionSIDE
28Like Dylan’s singingNASAL
30Director LeeANG
31Hog’s homeSTY
32Mugger, maybeHAM
34Nondairy milk choiceOAT
35SupportingFOR
36LAPD broadcastAPB
37View from Sugarloaf MountainRIO
38Off work, perhapsILL
40SlightlyATAD
41“Let’s Get It On” singerGAYE
44Strange individualODDDUCK
46Tony winner WorthIRENE
48Trumpet materialBRASS
49List-ending lettersETC
51Bested in an annual Coney Island contestOUTATE
52ExtremelyEVERSO
54Is a bad assistant?ABETS
56Big name in skin careNIVEA
57John with an EGOTELTON
58Unsavory lookLEER
59“___ Love You So” (Don McLean song)ANDI
60Mother of HorusISIS
61Big name in gelatinKNOX
65Penny prezABE
66Solar wind bitION

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