WSJ Crossword May 30, 2026 Answers and Explanations
The Wall Street Journal crossword for May 30, 2026, “Bread Shtick,” is a Saturday puzzle by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz with 140 clues on a 21×21 grid. Saturday brings the largest grid of the week, a wide-ranging themed puzzle that fills the weekend slot. The longest entry is MICKEYMOUSECLUB 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 GOGAGA, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 2. It begins with G and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
7 Across is TEAK, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 9. It begins with T and ends with K, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
11 Across is FERENGI, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 1, column 14. It begins with F and ends with I, with 3 vowels among its 7 letters.
18 Across is SOBERUP, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 1. It begins with S and ends with P, with 3 vowels among its 7 letters.
19 Across is ORCA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 9. It begins with O and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
20 Across is IREPEAT, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 2, column 14. It begins with I and ends with T, with 4 vowels among its 7 letters.
21 Across is WARRENBURGER, a 12-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 3, column 1. It begins with W and ends with R, with 4 vowels among its 12 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
23 Across is GIFTWRAP, a 8-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 3, column 14. It begins with G and ends with P, with 2 vowels among its 8 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
25 Across is OLIO, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 1. It begins with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels among its 4 letters.
26 Across is KILO, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 6. It begins with K and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
27 Across is LATTES, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 11. It begins with L and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
29 Across is ELSE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 4, column 18. It begins with E and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
30 Across is RIEN, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 1. It begins with R and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
31 Across is YON, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 6. It begins with Y and ends with N, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
32 Across is TATAR, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 10. It begins with T and ends with R, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
33 Across is SLICE, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 5, column 17. It begins with S and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
34 Across is DENIM, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 1. It begins with D and ends with M, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
36 Across is AGO, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 8. It begins with A and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
38 Across is TEMPO, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 13. It begins with T and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
41 Across is CAP, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 6, column 19. It begins with C and ends with P, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
42 Across is MICKEYMOUSECLUB, a 15-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 7, column 4. It begins with M and ends with B, with 6 vowels among its 15 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
48 Across is CALORIE, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 8, column 1. It begins with C and ends with E, with 4 vowels among its 7 letters.
51 Across is MESS, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 8, column 9. It begins with M and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
52 Across is AESOPS, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 8, column 15. It begins with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
55 Across is ARA, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 1. It begins with A and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
56 Across is ALFA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 5. It begins with A and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
58 Across is ISAAC, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 10. It begins with I and ends with C, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
61 Across is DEBITS, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 9, column 16. It begins with D and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
63 Across is TOR, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 1. It begins with T and ends with R, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
64 Across is GIING, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 5. It begins with G and ends with G, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
66 Across is AFROS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 11. It begins with A 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.
68 Across is BEEP, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 10, column 18. It begins with B and ends with P, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
69 Across is NUCLEARSUB, a 10-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 11, column 1. It begins with N and ends with B, with 4 vowels among its 10 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
72 Across is BACKSLIDER, a 10-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 11, column 12. It begins with B and ends with R, with 3 vowels among its 10 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
75 Across is ISEE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 1. It begins with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 4 letters.
76 Across is SERIN, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 7. It begins with S and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
78 Across is LOEWE, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 13. It begins with L and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
79 Across is ILE, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 12, column 19. It begins with I and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
80 Across is PANICS, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 1. It begins with P and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
83 Across is LUKAS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 8. It begins with L and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
85 Across is ATOP, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 14. It begins with A and ends with P, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
86 Across is SIE, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 13, column 19. It begins with S and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
87 Across is LYCEUM, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 2. It begins with L and ends with M, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
89 Across is EVEL, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 10. It begins with E and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
91 Across is CRECHES, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 14, column 15. It begins with C and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 7 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
93 Across is ALLAMERICANHERO, a 15-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 15, column 4. It begins with A and ends with O, with 7 vowels among its 15 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
97 Across is BIC, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 16, column 1. It begins with B and ends with C, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
100 Across is LUNAR, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 16, column 5. It begins with L and ends with R, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
101 Across is TOY, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 16, column 12. It begins with T and ends with Y, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
102 Across is SADAT, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 16, column 17. It begins with S and ends with T, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
106 Across is ATOMS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 17, column 1. It begins with A 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.
108 Across is NAIFS, a 5-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 17, column 8. It begins with N 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.
111 Across is LAM, a 3-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 17, column 14. It begins with L and ends with M, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
114 Across is TUNE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 17, column 18. It begins with T and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
115 Across is NANO, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 18, column 1. It begins with N and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
116 Across is LETSBE, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 18, column 6. It begins with L and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
118 Across is KONA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 18, column 13. It begins with K and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
119 Across is INGA, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 18, column 18. It begins with I and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
120 Across is SLOWROLL, a 8-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 19, column 1. It begins with S and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 8 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
122 Across is ORGANGRINDER, a 12-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 19, column 10. It begins with O and ends with R, with 4 vowels among its 12 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
125 Across is ICEHOLE, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 20, column 2. It begins with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels among its 7 letters.
126 Across is ORAL, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 20, column 10. It begins with O and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
127 Across is SINGERS, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 20, column 15. It begins with S and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 7 letters.
128 Across is CORONAS, a 7-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 21, column 2. It begins with C and ends with S, with 3 vowels among its 7 letters.
129 Across is KYLE, a 4-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 21, column 10. It begins with K and ends with E, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
130 Across is TENSES, a 6-letter entry that runs left to right starting in row 21, column 15. It begins with T and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
Down
1 Down is GOALIE, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 2. It begins with G and ends with E, with 4 vowels among its 6 letters.
2 Down is OBRIEN, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 3. It begins with O and ends with N, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
3 Down is GERONIMO, a 8-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 4. It begins with G and ends with O, with 4 vowels among its 8 letters.
4 Down is ARE, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 5. It begins with A and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
5 Down is GUNKY, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 6. It begins with G and ends with Y, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
6 Down is APBIO, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 7. It begins with A and ends with O, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
7 Down is TORO, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 9. It begins with T and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
8 Down is ERG, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 10. It begins with E and ends with G, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
9 Down is ACELA, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 11. It begins with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
10 Down is KARAT, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 12. It begins with K and ends with T, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
11 Down is FIGTREE, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 14. It begins with F and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 7 letters.
12 Down is ERIE, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 15. It begins with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 4 letters.
13 Down is REFS, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 16. It begins with R and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
14 Down is EPT, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 17. It begins with E and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
15 Down is NEWEL, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 18. It begins with N and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
16 Down is GARLIC, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 19. It begins with G and ends with C, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
17 Down is ITASCA, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 1, column 20. It begins with I and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
18 Down is SWORD, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 2, column 1. It begins with S and ends with D, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters. A clue phrased this way asks for the category that the example belongs to.
22 Down is ULNAE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 3, column 8. It begins with U and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
24 Down is PEEP, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 3, column 21. It begins with P and ends with P, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
28 Down is TATS, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 4, column 13. It begins with T and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
32 Down is TOMEI, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 5, column 10. It begins with T and ends with I, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
33 Down is SOUSE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 5, column 17. It begins with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
35 Down is MIRAGE, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 6, column 5. It begins with M and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters. The question mark signals wordplay, so read the clue as a pun rather than literally.
37 Down is GYM, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 6, column 9. It begins with G and ends with M, with 0 vowels among its 3 letters.
39 Down is MCA, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 6, column 15. It begins with M and ends with A, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
40 Down is PLED, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 6, column 16. It begins with P and ends with D, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters.
43 Down is CILIA, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 6. It begins with C and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
44 Down is KEFIRS, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 7. It begins with K and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
45 Down is OSSA, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 11. It begins with O and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
46 Down is USAFB, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 12. It begins with U and ends with B, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
47 Down is BOBBI, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 7, column 18. It begins with B and ends with I, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
48 Down is CATNIP, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 1. It begins with C and ends with P, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
49 Down is AROUSAL, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 2. It begins with A and ends with L, with 4 vowels among its 7 letters.
50 Down is LARCENY, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 3. It begins with L and ends with Y, with 2 vowels among its 7 letters.
53 Down is PIEDISH, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 19. It begins with P and ends with H, with 3 vowels among its 7 letters.
54 Down is STEELIE, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 8, column 20. It begins with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels among its 7 letters.
57 Down is ANSEL, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 9, column 8. It begins with A and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
59 Down is ARAL, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 9, column 13. It begins with A and ends with L, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
60 Down is COCOA, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 9, column 14. It begins with C and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
62 Down is SPREES, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 9, column 21. It begins with S and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
65 Down is GURU, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 10, column 9. It begins with G and ends with U, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
67 Down is SKETCH, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 10, column 15. It begins with S and ends with H, with 1 vowel among its 6 letters.
70 Down is LEICA, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 4. It begins with L and ends with A, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
71 Down is BIKER, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 10. It begins with B and ends with R, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
73 Down is SWORE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 16. It begins with S and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
74 Down is LEPERS, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 11, column 17. It begins with L and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
77 Down is NAVI, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 12, column 11. It begins with N and ends with I, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
81 Down is CELLS, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 5. It begins with C and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
82 Down is SULU, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 6. It begins with S and ends with U, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
84 Down is SECTS, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 13, column 12. It begins with S and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
88 Down is MAN, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 14, column 7. It begins with M and ends with N, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
90 Down is LAO, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 14, column 13. It begins with L and ends with O, with 2 vowels among its 3 letters.
92 Down is COATINGS, a 8-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 14, column 18. It begins with C and ends with S, with 3 vowels among its 8 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
94 Down is MANTLES, a 7-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 15, column 8. It begins with M and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 7 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
95 Down is ERAS, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 15, column 9. It begins with E and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
96 Down is NYLON, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 15, column 14. It begins with N and ends with N, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
97 Down is BANS, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 1. It begins with B and ends with S, with 1 vowel among its 4 letters. A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S.
98 Down is ITALIC, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 2. It begins with I and ends with C, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
99 Down is CONOCO, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 3. It begins with C and ends with O, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
103 Down is DUNDEE, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 19. It begins with D and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 6 letters.
104 Down is ANGERS, a 6-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 20. It begins with A and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 6 letters.
105 Down is TEARS, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 16, column 21. It begins with T and ends with S, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
107 Down is MOWER, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 17, column 4. It begins with M and ends with R, with 2 vowels among its 5 letters.
109 Down is IBOOK, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 17, column 10. It begins with I and ends with K, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
110 Down is FERRY, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 17, column 11. It begins with F and ends with Y, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
112 Down is ANGST, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 17, column 15. It begins with A and ends with T, with 1 vowel among its 5 letters.
113 Down is MARIE, a 5-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 17, column 16. It begins with M and ends with E, with 3 vowels among its 5 letters.
116 Down is LOON, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 18, column 6. It begins with L and ends with N, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
117 Down is ELLA, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 18, column 7. It begins with E and ends with A, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
118 Down is KALE, a 4-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 18, column 13. It begins with K and ends with E, with 2 vowels among its 4 letters.
121 Down is RHO, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 19, column 5. It begins with R and ends with O, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
123 Down is GAL, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 19, column 12. It begins with G and ends with L, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
124 Down is INN, a 3-letter entry that runs top to bottom starting in row 19, column 17. It begins with I and ends with N, with 1 vowel among its 3 letters.
About this puzzle
This Saturday grid contains 66 Across and 74 Down entries, with 75 black squares. Saturday brings the largest grid of the week, a wide-ranging themed puzzle that fills the weekend slot.
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