WSJ Crossword Answers - Aug 19

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By Mike Shenk · Edited by Mike Shenk

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  1. 1Big beltSWIG
  2. 5Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was Iran’s lastSHAH
  3. 9Grifter’s targetsSAPS
  4. 13She’s seated between Samuel and BrettELENA
  5. 14Lavishly appointedLUXE
  6. 15Party on the beach, perhapsLUAU
  7. 16Cargo from GermanyVOLKSWAGEN
  8. 18The ravens Huginn and Muninn serve himODIN
  9. 19Slinky swimmerEEL
  10. 20Bit of ancient argotCAVEDRAWING
  11. 22Overly indulgentLAX
  12. 23Fashion trigramYSL
  13. 24Find acceptance from the groupFITIN
  14. 27Character’s dramatic journeyARC
  15. 30New wave music makerSYNTH
  16. 34Rio contentsAGUA
  17. 35Returning wordsIMHOME
  18. 37Nest egg optionIRA
  19. 38Tango producersULTRAVIOLETRAYS
  20. 41Pub privyLOO
  21. 42Lady Bird’s hubbyLYNDON
  22. 43High-pitched MuppetELMO
  23. 44TrunkTORSO
  24. 46Galley toolOAR
  25. 47Greek physicianGALEN
  26. 48Stew morselPEA
  27. 50ForemostTOP
  28. 51Turning spigotsROTISSERIES
  29. 57LinkedIn listingJOB
  30. 60In a wild stateAMOK
  31. 61Godiva’s place to show offOPERAHOUSE
  32. 63Salad greenKALE
  33. 64Barcelona boyNINO
  34. 65Dada’s MaxERNST
  35. 66Wraps upENDS
  36. 67Bus. sch. courseECON
  37. 68Unacceptable, and a hint to the clues at 16-, 20-, 38-, 51- and 61-AcrossNOGO

Down

  1. 1Sharply sour fruitSLOE
  2. 2“Let me think...”WELL
  3. 3Squid squirtINK
  4. 4Stranded motorist’s needGASCAN
  5. 5Pole, e.g.SLAV
  6. 6GreatHUGE
  7. 7Dismissed brutallyAXED
  8. 8Patriotic PatrickHENRY
  9. 9Lento, saySLOWLY
  10. 10Lamborghini’s parent companyAUDI
  11. 11It can make you smartPAIN
  12. 12Like some MassesSUNG
  13. 13“The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat” speakerEVE
  14. 17Batiking needWAX
  15. 21Strong qualityASSET
  16. 22“I don’t believe you!”LIAR
  17. 24Court errorFAULT
  18. 25Cooler brandIGLOO
  19. 26Lesson leaderTUTOR
  20. 27NH2 groupAMINO
  21. 28Spinoff of 1974RHODA
  22. 29Brown, e.g.COLOR
  23. 31Bandmate of Zayn, Liam, Harry and LouisNIALL
  24. 32“You wouldn’t dare!” replyTRYME
  25. 33WearsHASON
  26. 35Brown, e.g.IVY
  27. 36Door signMEN
  28. 39Spiny floraALOES
  29. 40Bring inREAP
  30. 45Graph aberrationsSPIKES
  31. 47Egyptian land mentioned in GenesisGOSHEN
  32. 49TogetherASONE
  33. 50Steeped stuffTEA
  34. 51Tool in a Zen gardenRAKE
  35. 52Sultanate in the U.N.OMAN
  36. 53RelatedTOLD
  37. 54Impressive in scopeEPIC
  38. 55City near Lake TahoeRENO
  39. 56PressIRON
  40. 57“On the Conflicts of the Child’s Soul” authorJUNG
  41. 58Bone, in BolognaOSSO
  42. 59Get into the poolBET
  43. 62Guatemalan goldORO

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Big belt — Answer: SWIG. Hint: This means taking a hefty gulp, especially of a beverage. 🍺
  2. 5. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was Iran’s last — Answer: SHAH. Hint: This title belonged to Iran’s final monarch. 👑
  3. 9. Grifter’s targets — Answer: SAPS. Hint: Con artists prey on these gullible victims. 🎭
  4. 13. She’s seated between Samuel and Brett — Answer: ELENA. Hint: This Supreme Court justice sits between two named colleagues in the clue. ⚖️
  5. 14. Lavishly appointed — Answer: LUXE. Hint: Think richly furnished and undeniably upscale. ✨
  6. 15. Party on the beach, perhaps — Answer: LUAU. Hint: A tropical gathering with leis and roasted fare fits the bill. 🌺
  7. 16. Cargo from Germany — Answer: VOLKSWAGEN. Hint: This German import might arrive with four wheels. 🚗
  8. 18. The ravens Huginn and Muninn serve him — Answer: ODIN. Hint: In Norse myth, these two ravens report to the one-eyed god. 🐦
  9. 19. Slinky swimmer — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery aquatic creature wriggles without fins. 🐍
  10. 20. Bit of ancient argot — Answer: CAVEDRAWING. Hint: A prehistoric wall sketch is an early form of communication. 🪨
  11. 22. Overly indulgent — Answer: LAX. Hint: A too-lenient parent may be described this way. 😌
  12. 23. Fashion trigram — Answer: YSL. Hint: These three initials are synonymous with high-end Parisian style. 👗
  13. 24. Find acceptance from the group — Answer: FITIN. Hint: Become comfortable and accepted among the others. 🤝
  14. 27. Character’s dramatic journey — Answer: ARC. Hint: In storytelling, this tracks how a character changes over time. 📖
  15. 30. New wave music maker — Answer: SYNTH. Hint: This electronic keyboard is a staple of many New Wave tracks. 🎹
  16. 34. Rio contents — Answer: AGUA. Hint: In Spanish, this is what a river carries. 💧
  17. 35. Returning words — Answer: IMHOME. Hint: A traveler’s cheerful message after arriving again might convey this. 📱
  18. 37. Nest egg option — Answer: IRA. Hint: This three-letter retirement account can shelter savings. 🐣
  19. 38. Tango producers — Answer: ULTRAVIOLETRAYS. Hint: Sunlight’s invisible wavelengths are responsible for a darker summer glow. ☀️
  20. 41. Pub privy — Answer: LOO. Hint: A British bar may direct you to this small room. 🚻
  21. 42. Lady Bird’s hubby — Answer: LYNDON. Hint: Think of the U.S. president married to the former first lady known as Lady Bird. 🏛️
  22. 43. High-pitched Muppet — Answer: ELMO. Hint: This cheerful red children’s-show character speaks in a famously squeaky voice. 🎭
  23. 44. Trunk — Answer: TORSO. Hint: In anatomy, this is the body section between the neck and hips. 🧍
  24. 46. Galley tool — Answer: OAR. Hint: A boat’s rowing implement helps propel it through the water. 🚣
  25. 47. Greek physician — Answer: GALEN. Hint: This ancient doctor’s writings influenced medical thought for centuries. ⚕️
  26. 48. Stew morsel — Answer: PEA. Hint: Look for a tiny round vegetable commonly tucked into a hearty stew. 🫛
  27. 50. Foremost — Answer: TOP. Hint: Something in the leading position is right at the front or highest rank. 🥇
  28. 51. Turning spigots — Answer: ROTISSERIES. Hint: These kitchen devices slowly rotate food over a heat source. 🍗
  29. 57. LinkedIn listing — Answer: JOB. Hint: Professional networking sites commonly advertise this kind of employment opportunity. 💼
  30. 60. In a wild state — Answer: AMOK. Hint: Someone behaving wildly or uncontrollably may be described this way. 🌀
  31. 61. Godiva’s place to show off — Answer: OPERAHOUSE. Hint: The legendary rider might make a dramatic entrance at this grand performance venue. 🎼
  32. 63. Salad green — Answer: KALE. Hint: This sturdy leafy vegetable is a popular nutrient-rich salad ingredient. 🥗
  33. 64. Barcelona boy — Answer: NINO. Hint: Use the Spanish word for a young boy. 🇪🇸
  34. 65. Dada’s Max — Answer: ERNST. Hint: This artist was a leading figure in both Dada and Surrealism. 🖼️
  35. 66. Wraps up — Answer: ENDS. Hint: To finish or conclude something is to do this. 🎬
  36. 67. Bus. sch. course — Answer: ECON. Hint: A business-school class on markets, money, and incentives fits here. 📈
  37. 68. Unacceptable, and a hint to the clues at 16-, 20-, 38-, 51- and 61-Across — Answer: NOGO. Hint: This terse verdict means something is forbidden or not acceptable. 🚫

Down

  1. 1. Sharply sour fruit — Answer: SLOE. Hint: This small dark berry has a notably tart flavor. 🫐
  2. 2. “Let me think...” — Answer: WELL. Hint: This conversational filler can introduce a pause before an answer. 🤔
  3. 3. Squid squirt — Answer: INK. Hint: When threatened, this sea creature releases a dark defensive cloud. 🦑
  4. 4. Stranded motorist’s need — Answer: GASCAN. Hint: A portable fuel container can get a stalled vehicle moving again. ⛽
  5. 5. Pole, e.g. — Answer: SLAV. Hint: This person belongs to a broad Eastern European ethnic group. 🌍
  6. 6. Great — Answer: HUGE. Hint: Something truly magnificent may be described this way. 👍
  7. 7. Dismissed brutally — Answer: AXED. Hint: Being let go with no ceremony can be described this way. ✂️
  8. 8. Patriotic Patrick — Answer: HENRY. Hint: This Founding Father famously declared his desire for liberty. 🇺🇸
  9. 9. Lento, say — Answer: SLOWLY. Hint: This musical direction tells performers to take their time. 🎵
  10. 10. Lamborghini’s parent company — Answer: AUDI. Hint: This German automaker owns the Italian supercar marque. 🚗
  11. 11. It can make you smart — Answer: PAIN. Hint: Hard experiences can teach valuable lessons. 🧠
  12. 12. Like some Masses — Answer: SUNG. Hint: Some church services are performed vocally rather than spoken. ⛪
  13. 13. “The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat” speaker — Answer: EVE. Hint: In Genesis, this woman recounts being deceived by the serpent. 🐍
  14. 17. Batiking need — Answer: WAX. Hint: Artists use this resist material to keep dye from reaching certain areas. 🎨
  15. 21. Strong quality — Answer: ASSET. Hint: A valuable strength can be an advantage. 💪
  16. 22. “I don’t believe you!” — Answer: LIAR. Hint: This sharp retort labels someone as untruthful. 🙄
  17. 24. Court error — Answer: FAULT. Hint: A mistake during play can cost a point. 🎾
  18. 25. Cooler brand — Answer: IGLOO. Hint: This brand shares its name with a snow shelter. ❄️
  19. 26. Lesson leader — Answer: TUTOR. Hint: This educator guides a student through a subject. 📚
  20. 27. NH2 group — Answer: AMINO. Hint: In chemistry, this group contains nitrogen and hydrogen. ⚗️
  21. 28. Spinoff of 1974 — Answer: RHODA. Hint: This sitcom centered on a character from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. 📺
  22. 29. Brown, e.g. — Answer: COLOR. Hint: A shade like brown belongs to this visual category. 🎨
  23. 31. Bandmate of Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis — Answer: NIALL. Hint: He was the Irish member of a famous boy band. 🎤
  24. 32. “You wouldn’t dare!” reply — Answer: TRYME. Hint: A bold dare is met with an even bolder challenge! 😏
  25. 33. Wears — Answer: HASON. Hint: This describes someone who currently has clothing on. 👕
  26. 35. Brown, e.g. — Answer: IVY. Hint: This university belongs to an elite collegiate league. 🎓
  27. 36. Door sign — Answer: MEN. Hint: This restroom marker traditionally points to the male facilities. 🚻
  28. 39. Spiny flora — Answer: ALOES. Hint: These succulent plants are known for prickly leaves and soothing gel. 🌵
  29. 40. Bring in — Answer: REAP. Hint: It's time to gather what's been sown! 🌾
  30. 45. Graph aberrations — Answer: SPIKES. Hint: These unexpected sharp jumps can distort a plotted trend. 📈
  31. 47. Egyptian land mentioned in Genesis — Answer: GOSHEN. Hint: Genesis places the Israelites in this fertile Egyptian region. 📖
  32. 49. Together — Answer: ASONE. Hint: It describes people acting in complete unity. 🤝
  33. 50. Steeped stuff — Answer: TEA. Hint: This warm beverage begins with leaves soaking in hot water. 🍵
  34. 51. Tool in a Zen garden — Answer: RAKE. Hint: Its tines trace calming patterns through sand. 🪨
  35. 52. Sultanate in the U.N. — Answer: OMAN. Hint: This Arabian nation is a member of the United Nations. 🌍
  36. 53. Related — Answer: TOLD. Hint: A story can be passed along in this form. 🗣️
  37. 54. Impressive in scope — Answer: EPIC. Hint: It describes something grand, sweeping, and larger than life. 🌟
  38. 55. City near Lake Tahoe — Answer: RENO. Hint: This Nevada city is a popular gateway to the nearby lake. 🏔️
  39. 56. Press — Answer: IRON. Hint: Use this household tool to smooth wrinkles from your clothes. 👔
  40. 57. “On the Conflicts of the Child’s Soul” author — Answer: JUNG. Hint: This Swiss psychiatrist wrote about the inner life and the collective unconscious. 🧠
  41. 58. Bone, in Bologna — Answer: OSSO. Hint: In this Italian city, the word for bone appears on menus and in markets. 🇮🇹
  42. 59. Get into the pool — Answer: BET. Hint: To join the game, put some money at stake. 🎱
  43. 62. Guatemalan gold — Answer: ORO. Hint: Use the Spanish word for the precious yellow metal. ✨

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Every clue from the August 19 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

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1Big beltSWIG
5Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was Iran’s lastSHAH
9Grifter’s targetsSAPS
13She’s seated between Samuel and BrettELENA
14Lavishly appointedLUXE
15Party on the beach, perhapsLUAU
16Cargo from GermanyVOLKSWAGEN
18The ravens Huginn and Muninn serve himODIN
19Slinky swimmerEEL
20Bit of ancient argotCAVEDRAWING
22Overly indulgentLAX
23Fashion trigramYSL
24Find acceptance from the groupFITIN
27Character’s dramatic journeyARC
30New wave music makerSYNTH
34Rio contentsAGUA
35Returning wordsIMHOME
37Nest egg optionIRA
38Tango producersULTRAVIOLETRAYS
41Pub privyLOO
42Lady Bird’s hubbyLYNDON
43High-pitched MuppetELMO
44TrunkTORSO
46Galley toolOAR
47Greek physicianGALEN
48Stew morselPEA
50ForemostTOP
51Turning spigotsROTISSERIES
57LinkedIn listingJOB
60In a wild stateAMOK
61Godiva’s place to show offOPERAHOUSE
63Salad greenKALE
64Barcelona boyNINO
65Dada’s MaxERNST
66Wraps upENDS
67Bus. sch. courseECON
68Unacceptable, and a hint to the clues at 16-, 20-, 38-, 51- and 61-AcrossNOGO

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#ClueAnswer
1Sharply sour fruitSLOE
2“Let me think...”WELL
3Squid squirtINK
4Stranded motorist’s needGASCAN
5Pole, e.g.SLAV
6GreatHUGE
7Dismissed brutallyAXED
8Patriotic PatrickHENRY
9Lento, saySLOWLY
10Lamborghini’s parent companyAUDI
11It can make you smartPAIN
12Like some MassesSUNG
13“The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat” speakerEVE
17Batiking needWAX
21Strong qualityASSET
22“I don’t believe you!”LIAR
24Court errorFAULT
25Cooler brandIGLOO
26Lesson leaderTUTOR
27NH2 groupAMINO
28Spinoff of 1974RHODA
29Brown, e.g.COLOR
31Bandmate of Zayn, Liam, Harry and LouisNIALL
32“You wouldn’t dare!” replyTRYME
33WearsHASON
35Brown, e.g.IVY
36Door signMEN
39Spiny floraALOES
40Bring inREAP
45Graph aberrationsSPIKES
47Egyptian land mentioned in GenesisGOSHEN
49TogetherASONE
50Steeped stuffTEA
51Tool in a Zen gardenRAKE
52Sultanate in the U.N.OMAN
53RelatedTOLD
54Impressive in scopeEPIC
55City near Lake TahoeRENO
56PressIRON
57“On the Conflicts of the Child’s Soul” authorJUNG
58Bone, in BolognaOSSO
59Get into the poolBET
62Guatemalan goldORO

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