Wall Street Journal Crossword

May 27, 2026

Marc Goldstein

 

The answers to the first four clues will have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue.

 

1. North American rattlesnakes 

2. Dorothy Gale's magical shoes 

3. Two-word nickname of Ireland

4. Canadian tourist attraction northwest of Banff  

5. Two-word phrase for a difficult beginning 

 

Answer to Clue 5:

Rocky start

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

1. Diamondbacks

2. Ruby Slippers

3. Emerald Isle

4. Jasper National Park - - - The first word of each answer is a precious gem.