Wall Street Journal Crossword

July 7, 2025

Caroline Hand

 

The four clues below have something in common that is hinted at by the fifth clue. 

 

1. Dimwit - slangily 

2. Clairvoyant's cousin, in a way 

3. Cayuga and Seneca are two of them

4. Contributing factor in one's downfall - metaphorically  

5. Request for help 

 

HINT: 

The constructor's name is a hint. 

 

Answer to Clue 5:

Give me a hand.

 

Answers to Clues 1-4: 

 

1. Knucklehead  

2. Palm reader

3. Finger Lakes

4. Nail in the coffin  - - - Each clue contains a part of the hand.