Our WSJ Crossword July 23, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience.

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The puzzle’s shaded squares form a pattern that runs from the top left corner to the lower right. At first, the pattern reads like nonsense: V, then O-V, then O-O-V and O-O-O-V? Bizarre.