WSJ Crossword Answers - Aug 24

Buckling Up

By Zhouqin Burnikel · Edited by Mike Shenk

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  1. 1Totally amazedAWED
  2. 5College applicant’s compositionESSAY
  3. 10First baseman in a famous comedy routineWHO
  4. 13Loses colorPALES
  5. 15Leaves flabbergastedSTUNS
  6. 16Cut with an axHEW
  7. 1716th book in a Sue Grafton seriesPISFORPERIL
  8. 19Japan’s currencyYEN
  9. 201972 Bill Withers songLEANONME
  10. 21ChumsPALS
  11. 22Animal sacred to HindusCOW
  12. 23Religion with five pillarsISLAM
  13. 26Cpls.’ superiorsSGTS
  14. 28H.S. course where “con” means “with”APSPANISH
  15. 32Deli sandwichHERO
  16. 33Language suffixESE
  17. 34Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the worldEIGHTY
  18. 35Sch. founded by Thomas JeffersonUVA
  19. 36Ice Spice or Cardi BRAPSTAR
  20. 38“Yikes!”EEP
  21. 39New version of a showREBOOT
  22. 41What a valet returnsCAR
  23. 42Cheese often baked in puff pastryBRIE
  24. 43Genre pioneered by Gucci ManeTRAPMUSIC
  25. 45SpottedSEEN
  26. 46Spot of teaCUPPA
  27. 47Smashing successHIT
  28. 48Hardness scale namesakeMOHS
  29. 50Cycling trip through scenic areasBIKETOUR
  30. 55“It just clicked!”AHA
  31. 56Metal pieces for swinging barn doorsSTRAPHINGES
  32. 59Golden ratio symbolPHI
  33. 60Pasta sauce brandPREGO
  34. 61Country west of ChadNIGER
  35. 62Round Table titleSIR
  36. 63Moral authority?AESOP
  37. 64Scolding soundsTSKS

Down

  1. 1Phone installationAPP
  2. 2Cry like a bansheeWAIL
  3. 3DifferentELSE
  4. 4ActualDEFACTO
  5. 5Channel with highlightsESPN
  6. 6Bud supporterSTEM
  7. 7“That’s definitely true!”SUREIS
  8. 8Singer DiFrancoANI
  9. 9Letters on some luxury bagsYSL
  10. 10“This meeting could have been through Zoom!”WHYAMIHERE
  11. 11Foot partHEEL
  12. 12Has control overOWNS
  13. 14Maker of Era speakersSONOS
  14. 18Theater ticket infoROW
  15. 21Hunger indicatorPANG
  16. 24Asparagus stalkSPEAR
  17. 25Evil villain’s hideawayLAIR
  18. 26Break offSEVER
  19. 27“Don’t just stand there!”GRABACHAIR
  20. 28Pharaoh’s symbolASP
  21. 29Joe of “Goodfellas”PESCI
  22. 30Oktoberfest keepsakeSTEIN
  23. 31Promote aggressivelyHYPE
  24. 32Feeling offendedHURT
  25. 33Enjoy with gustoEATUP
  26. 36Easy winROMP
  27. 37Middle X or OTAC
  28. 40Composer’s workOPUS
  29. 42“Absolutely!”BETONIT
  30. 44Buffalo teamSABRES
  31. 45Many a 1960s protestSITIN
  32. 47“That’s kinda funny”HEH
  33. 48Travel book insertsMAPS
  34. 49“Well, howdy!”OHHI
  35. 51“Othello” antagonistIAGO
  36. 52Genre for Jin and J-HopeKPOP
  37. 53Fleece-lined footwearUGGS
  38. 54Really stinkREEK
  39. 56Place for a mud wrapSPA
  40. 57Number before quattroTRE
  41. 58Soon-to-be alumsSRS

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Totally amazed — Answer: AWED. Hint: Completely overwhelmed with wonder, you might feel this way. 🤩
  2. 5. College applicant’s composition — Answer: ESSAY. Hint: It’s the written piece that lets an admissions office hear your voice. 📝
  3. 10. First baseman in a famous comedy routine — Answer: WHO. Hint: In Abbott and Costello’s classic routine, this is the first baseman’s name. ⚾
  4. 13. Loses color — Answer: PALES. Hint: A face might do this when the blood drains away. 😨
  5. 15. Leaves flabbergasted — Answer: STUNS. Hint: A shocking surprise can certainly do this to its audience. 😲
  6. 16. Cut with an ax — Answer: HEW. Hint: To chop away at wood with a hefty blade is to do this. 🪓
  7. 17. 16th book in a Sue Grafton series — Answer: PISFORPERIL. Hint: This mystery title continues Kinsey Millhone’s alphabetical adventures. 📚
  8. 19. Japan’s currency — Answer: YEN. Hint: It’s the monetary unit used across Japan. 💴
  9. 20. 1972 Bill Withers song — Answer: LEANONME. Hint: This heartfelt classic encourages friends to support one another. 🎶
  10. 21. Chums — Answer: PALS. Hint: Close friends who are always happy to hang out together. 👫
  11. 22. Animal sacred to Hindus — Answer: COW. Hint: This gentle farm animal is held in especially high regard in Hindu tradition. 🐄
  12. 23. Religion with five pillars — Answer: ISLAM. Hint: Its core practices include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. 🕌
  13. 26. Cpls.’ superiors — Answer: SGTS. Hint: These enlisted leaders outrank corporals in the military. 🎖️
  14. 28. H.S. course where “con” means “with” — Answer: APSPANISH. Hint: This advanced language class might explain that Latin prefix in Spanish context. 📖
  15. 32. Deli sandwich — Answer: HERO. Hint: A hearty deli favorite often arrives on a long roll. 🥪
  16. 33. Language suffix — Answer: ESE. Hint: This ending can turn a place name into a word for its language or people. 🌍
  17. 34. Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the world — Answer: EIGHTY. Hint: Jules Verne’s globe-trotting wager hinged on this famously round total. 🌍
  18. 35. Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson — Answer: UVA. Hint: Jefferson established this prestigious university in Charlottesville. 🎓
  19. 36. Ice Spice or Cardi B — Answer: RAPSTAR. Hint: Both performers are prominent stars of modern hip-hop. 🎤
  20. 38. “Yikes!” — Answer: EEP. Hint: This brief squeal captures a burst of alarm. 😬
  21. 39. New version of a show — Answer: REBOOT. Hint: A familiar series gets a fresh start in this updated incarnation. 📺
  22. 41. What a valet returns — Answer: CAR. Hint: It’s what you retrieve after handing over your keys. 🚗
  23. 42. Cheese often baked in puff pastry — Answer: BRIE. Hint: This creamy French cheese makes a decadent pastry filling. 🧀
  24. 43. Genre pioneered by Gucci Mane — Answer: TRAPMUSIC. Hint: Think bass-heavy Southern hip-hop born from street narratives. 🎶
  25. 45. Spotted — Answer: SEEN. Hint: This means noticed or observed. 👀
  26. 46. Spot of tea — Answer: CUPPA. Hint: In British slang, it’s a comforting serving of tea. ☕
  27. 47. Smashing success — Answer: HIT. Hint: A popular song or movie can be called this. 🎯
  28. 48. Hardness scale namesake — Answer: MOHS. Hint: A German mineralogist lent his name to this scratch-testing scale. 💎
  29. 50. Cycling trip through scenic areas — Answer: BIKETOUR. Hint: Picture exploring beautiful landscapes on two wheels. 🚲
  30. 55. “It just clicked!” — Answer: AHA. Hint: This is the sound of a sudden realization. 💡
  31. 56. Metal pieces for swinging barn doors — Answer: STRAPHINGES. Hint: These sturdy hardware pieces let large doors swing open. 🚪
  32. 59. Golden ratio symbol — Answer: PHI. Hint: Look for the Greek letter associated with this famous proportion. 📐
  33. 60. Pasta sauce brand — Answer: PREGO. Hint: This familiar jarred sauce brand has an Italian-sounding name. 🍝
  34. 61. Country west of Chad — Answer: NIGER. Hint: Find the West African nation directly across Chad’s western border. 🗺️
  35. 62. Round Table title — Answer: SIR. Hint: A noble title often given to knights in Arthurian legends! 🏰
  36. 63. Moral authority? — Answer: AESOP. Hint: Think of the ancient storyteller whose fables carry lessons. 📖
  37. 64. Scolding sounds — Answer: TSKS. Hint: These brief sounds express disapproval. 😒

Down

  1. 1. Phone installation — Answer: APP. Hint: You download one to add a function to your smartphone. 📱
  2. 2. Cry like a banshee — Answer: WAIL. Hint: This means to let out a long, loud, mournful cry. 😱
  3. 3. Different — Answer: ELSE. Hint: Use this when you mean another option or alternative. 🔄
  4. 4. Actual — Answer: DEFACTO. Hint: It describes something true in practice, even without formal approval. ✅
  5. 5. Channel with highlights — Answer: ESPN. Hint: This sports network is known for scores, analysis, and game recaps. 🏈
  6. 6. Bud supporter — Answer: STEM. Hint: A flower’s growth is supported by this slender plant part. 🌱
  7. 7. “That’s definitely true!” — Answer: SUREIS. Hint: This emphatic phrase strongly confirms a statement. 👍
  8. 8. Singer DiFranco — Answer: ANI. Hint: This folk-rock artist is known for fiercely independent music. 🎸
  9. 9. Letters on some luxury bags — Answer: YSL. Hint: These initials belong to a famous French fashion house. 👗
  10. 10. “This meeting could have been through Zoom!” — Answer: WHYAMIHERE. Hint: A weary attendee might mutter this after realizing the gathering feels unnecessary. 😩
  11. 11. Foot part — Answer: HEEL. Hint: It cushions the back of your foot and helps you walk. 👣
  12. 12. Has control over — Answer: OWNS. Hint: This verb means to possess something or have authority over it. 🔑
  13. 14. Maker of Era speakers — Answer: SONOS. Hint: This audio brand is known for connected home speakers. 🔊
  14. 18. Theater ticket info — Answer: ROW. Hint: Look here to find where your seat is located in the theater. 🎟️
  15. 21. Hunger indicator — Answer: PANG. Hint: A sudden sharp feeling of hunger is one of these. 🍽️
  16. 24. Asparagus stalk — Answer: SPEAR. Hint: This pointed vegetable stalk is a classic springtime side dish. 🌱
  17. 25. Evil villain’s hideaway — Answer: LAIR. Hint: A comic-book baddie might scheme from this secret retreat. 🦹
  18. 26. Break off — Answer: SEVER. Hint: To do this is to cut a connection completely. ✂️
  19. 27. “Don’t just stand there!” — Answer: GRABACHAIR. Hint: This urgent command invites someone to sit down immediately. 🪑
  20. 28. Pharaoh’s symbol — Answer: ASP. Hint: This snake was associated with Egyptian royalty and Cleopatra. 🐍
  21. 29. Joe of “Goodfellas” — Answer: PESCI. Hint: This actor played a memorable mobster in that classic crime film. 🎬
  22. 30. Oktoberfest keepsake — Answer: STEIN. Hint: Raise this sturdy beer mug at a German festival. 🍺
  23. 31. Promote aggressively — Answer: HYPE. Hint: To do this is to build intense excitement around something. 📣
  24. 32. Feeling offended — Answer: HURT. Hint: Someone feeling offended may describe their emotions this way. 💔
  25. 33. Enjoy with gusto — Answer: EATUP. Hint: Enjoy a meal enthusiastically, or accept an idea completely. 😋
  26. 36. Easy win — Answer: ROMP. Hint: A victory like this feels almost effortless 🏆
  27. 37. Middle X or O — Answer: TAC. Hint: It is the central word in the name of the game played with Xs and Os. 🎲
  28. 40. Composer’s work — Answer: OPUS. Hint: A composer’s completed musical work can be called this. 🎼
  29. 42. “Absolutely!” — Answer: BETONIT. Hint: This emphatic phrase expresses complete agreement and confidence. ✅
  30. 44. Buffalo team — Answer: SABRES. Hint: This hockey team represents Buffalo on the ice 🏒
  31. 45. Many a 1960s protest — Answer: SITIN. Hint: A peaceful demonstration where participants remain seated ✊
  32. 47. “That’s kinda funny” — Answer: HEH. Hint: A brief, understated chuckle might sound like this 😏
  33. 48. Travel book inserts — Answer: MAPS. Hint: These folded guides help travelers find their way 🗺️
  34. 49. “Well, howdy!” — Answer: OHHI. Hint: A cheerful greeting expressing surprise might sound this way 👋
  35. 51. “Othello” antagonist — Answer: IAGO. Hint: Shakespeare’s scheming villain manipulates the jealous general 🎭
  36. 52. Genre for Jin and J-Hope — Answer: KPOP. Hint: Think of the catchy Korean pop music they perform 🎶
  37. 53. Fleece-lined footwear — Answer: UGGS. Hint: Cozy sheepskin boots are a chilly-day favorite 🥾
  38. 54. Really stink — Answer: REEK. Hint: To smell extremely unpleasant is to do this 🤢
  39. 56. Place for a mud wrap — Answer: SPA. Hint: Visit this relaxing retreat for pampering treatments 💆
  40. 57. Number before quattro — Answer: TRE. Hint: This Italian number comes right before four 🇮🇹
  41. 58. Soon-to-be alums — Answer: SRS. Hint: These college students are nearing graduation 🎓

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Totally amazedAWED
5College applicant’s compositionESSAY
10First baseman in a famous comedy routineWHO
13Loses colorPALES
15Leaves flabbergastedSTUNS
16Cut with an axHEW
1716th book in a Sue Grafton seriesPISFORPERIL
19Japan’s currencyYEN
201972 Bill Withers songLEANONME
21ChumsPALS
22Animal sacred to HindusCOW
23Religion with five pillarsISLAM
26Cpls.’ superiorsSGTS
28H.S. course where “con” means “with”APSPANISH
32Deli sandwichHERO
33Language suffixESE
34Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the worldEIGHTY
35Sch. founded by Thomas JeffersonUVA
36Ice Spice or Cardi BRAPSTAR
38“Yikes!”EEP
39New version of a showREBOOT
41What a valet returnsCAR
42Cheese often baked in puff pastryBRIE
43Genre pioneered by Gucci ManeTRAPMUSIC
45SpottedSEEN
46Spot of teaCUPPA
47Smashing successHIT
48Hardness scale namesakeMOHS
50Cycling trip through scenic areasBIKETOUR
55“It just clicked!”AHA
56Metal pieces for swinging barn doorsSTRAPHINGES
59Golden ratio symbolPHI
60Pasta sauce brandPREGO
61Country west of ChadNIGER
62Round Table titleSIR
63Moral authority?AESOP
64Scolding soundsTSKS

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#ClueAnswer
1Phone installationAPP
2Cry like a bansheeWAIL
3DifferentELSE
4ActualDEFACTO
5Channel with highlightsESPN
6Bud supporterSTEM
7“That’s definitely true!”SUREIS
8Singer DiFrancoANI
9Letters on some luxury bagsYSL
10“This meeting could have been through Zoom!”WHYAMIHERE
11Foot partHEEL
12Has control overOWNS
14Maker of Era speakersSONOS
18Theater ticket infoROW
21Hunger indicatorPANG
24Asparagus stalkSPEAR
25Evil villain’s hideawayLAIR
26Break offSEVER
27“Don’t just stand there!”GRABACHAIR
28Pharaoh’s symbolASP
29Joe of “Goodfellas”PESCI
30Oktoberfest keepsakeSTEIN
31Promote aggressivelyHYPE
32Feeling offendedHURT
33Enjoy with gustoEATUP
36Easy winROMP
37Middle X or OTAC
40Composer’s workOPUS
42“Absolutely!”BETONIT
44Buffalo teamSABRES
45Many a 1960s protestSITIN
47“That’s kinda funny”HEH
48Travel book insertsMAPS
49“Well, howdy!”OHHI
51“Othello” antagonistIAGO
52Genre for Jin and J-HopeKPOP
53Fleece-lined footwearUGGS
54Really stinkREEK
56Place for a mud wrapSPA
57Number before quattroTRE
58Soon-to-be alumsSRS

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