WSJ Crossword July 6, 2026 Answers and Explanations
The Wall Street Journal crossword for July 6, 2026, “Overhead,” is a Monday puzzle by Daniel Hrynick with 78 clues on a 15×15 grid. Monday grids at the Journal are the gentlest of the week, with direct clues and familiar vocabulary, so most entries can be confirmed from a single crossing. The longest entry is SHINGLESVACCINE at 15 letters.
Every answer is listed below in grid order, Across first and then Down, with a short explanation of how the entry sits in the grid. Use the Definition link under any entry to pull the dictionary meaning of the answer word, or click the clue to open its own page with past appearances and neighboring clues.
Across
1 Across is TWIRL, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 1. It begins with T and ends with L, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
6 Across is MBAS, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 7. It begins with M and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
10 Across is WAIF, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 12. It begins with W and ends with F, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters. A clue phrased this way asks for the category that the example belongs to.
14 Across is RENEE, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 1. It begins with R and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
15 Across is ALSO, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 7. It begins with A and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
16 Across is AMOR, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 12. It begins with A and ends with R, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
17 Across is EAVESDROPS, a 10-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 3, column 1. It begins with E and ends with S, with 4 vowels among its 10 letters.
19 Across is TINA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 3, column 12. It begins with T and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
20 Across is EVIL, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 1. It begins with E and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
21 Across is ADO, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 6. It begins with A and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
22 Across is BENIN, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 11. It begins with B and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
23 Across is SET, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 1. It begins with S and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
24 Across is CHIMNEYROCK, a 11-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 5. It begins with C and ends with K, with 3 vowels among its 11 letters.
27 Across is ERR, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 3. It begins with E and ends with R, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
29 Across is ALEC, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 9. It begins with A and ends with C, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
30 Across is ATSEA, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 7, column 1. It begins with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
32 Across is VEIL, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 7, column 7. It begins with V and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
34 Across is YARD, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 7, column 12. It begins with Y and ends with D, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
38 Across is SHINGLESVACCINE, a 15-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 8, column 1. It begins with S and ends with E, with 5 vowels among its 15 letters.
41 Across is HUNT, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 1. It begins with H and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
42 Across is ONCE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 6. It begins with O and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
43 Across is ULNAS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 11. It begins with U and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
44 Across is SCAM, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 4. It begins with S and ends with M, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
46 Across is BET, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 11. It begins with B and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters. A clue phrased this way asks for the category that the example belongs to.
47 Across is SANTAMONICA, a 11-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 11, column 1. It begins with S and ends with A, with 5 vowels among its 11 letters.
53 Across is NAP, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 11, column 13. It begins with N and ends with P, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
56 Across is ABORT, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 1. It begins with A and ends with T, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
57 Across is ILL, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 8. It begins with I and ends with L, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
58 Across is HOSE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 12. It begins with H and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
59 Across is NOTI, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 1. It begins with N and ends with I, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
60 Across is ONTHEHOUSE, a 10-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 6. It begins with O and ends with E, with 5 vowels among its 10 letters.
63 Across is KIRK, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 1. It begins with K and ends with K, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
64 Across is LIRA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 6. It begins with L and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
65 Across is ANSEL, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 11. It begins with A and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
66 Across is ALEE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 15, column 1. It begins with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 4 letters.
67 Across is ETON, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 15, column 6. It begins with E and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
68 Across is DEETS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 15, column 11. It begins with D and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
Down
1 Down is TREES, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 1. It begins with T and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
2 Down is WEAVE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 2. It begins with W and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
3 Down is INVITESIN, a 9-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 3. It begins with I and ends with N, with 4 vowels among its 9 letters.
4 Down is REEL, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 4. It begins with R and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
5 Down is LES, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 5. It begins with L and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
6 Down is MARDI, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 7. It begins with M and ends with I, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
7 Down is BLOOM, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 8. It begins with B and ends with M, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
8 Down is ASP, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 9. It begins with A and ends with P, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
9 Down is SOS, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 10. It begins with S and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
10 Down is WATERCYCLE, a 10-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 12. It begins with W and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 10 letters.
11 Down is AMINO, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 13. It begins with A and ends with O, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
12 Down is IONIC, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 14. It begins with I and ends with C, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
13 Down is FRANK, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 15. It begins with F and ends with K, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
18 Down is DAH, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 3, column 6. It begins with D and ends with H, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
22 Down is BYE, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 4, column 11. It begins with B and ends with E, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
24 Down is CRAG, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 5, column 5. It begins with C and ends with G, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
25 Down is NAIVE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 5, column 9. It begins with N and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
26 Down is ELLA, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 5, column 10. It begins with E and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
28 Down is RENTSTRIKE, a 10-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 6, column 4. It begins with R and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 10 letters.
30 Down is ASH, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 1. It begins with A and ends with H, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
31 Down is THU, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 2. It begins with T and ends with U, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters. The shortening cue in the clue tells you to expect an abbreviation or initials.
32 Down is VENMO, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 7. It begins with V and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
33 Down is ESC, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 8. It begins with E and ends with C, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
35 Down is AINTNOUSE, a 9-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 13. It begins with A and ends with E, with 5 vowels among its 9 letters.
36 Down is RNA, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 14. It begins with R and ends with A, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
37 Down is DES, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 15. It begins with D and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
39 Down is LOAM, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 6. It begins with L and ends with M, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
40 Down is CUBA, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 11. It begins with C and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
45 Down is CAT, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 10, column 5. It begins with C and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
47 Down is SANKA, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 1. It begins with S and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
48 Down is ABOIL, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 2. It begins with A and ends with L, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
49 Down is NOTRE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 3. It begins with N and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
50 Down is NITRO, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 8. It begins with N and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
51 Down is ILHAN, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 9. It begins with I and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
52 Down is CLE, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 10. It begins with C and ends with E, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
54 Down is ASSET, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 14. It begins with A and ends with T, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
55 Down is PEELS, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 15. It begins with P and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
58 Down is HONE, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 12, column 12. It begins with H and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
60 Down is OLE, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 6. It begins with O and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
61 Down is NIT, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 7. It begins with N and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
62 Down is HAD, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 11. It begins with H and ends with D, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
About this puzzle
This Monday grid contains 37 Across and 41 Down entries, with 38 black squares. Monday grids at the Journal are the gentlest of the week, with direct clues and familiar vocabulary, so most entries can be confirmed from a single crossing.
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