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Left holding the bag WSJ Crossword Clue

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By Narcissa Kh /

Crossword Answer

1 ? L
2 ? I
3 ? A
4 ? B
5 ? L
6 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      When the music stops, you might find yourself in an unexpected spotlight.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ?????? means being legally responsible or obligated for something.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The phrase 'left holding the bag' is an idiom meaning to be left responsible for a problem or situation, often unfairly. '??????' is a term used to describe someone who is legally responsible or obligated, fitting the context of the clue perfectly.

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      Susceptible, prone to, Likely (to), Subject to damages, On the hook

      WSJ Crossword July 10 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Not speedy Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLOW
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      5A
      Fellow Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHAP
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      9A
      Emergency supply Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STASH
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      14A
      Mozart title word Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EINE
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      15A
      “The Old Curiosity Shop” girl Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NELL
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      16A
      Music for “Weird Al” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POLKA
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      17A
      Poetry found hidden in a mountain? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CAVEVERSE
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      19A
      Contact, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMAIL
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      20A
      Getting someone home safely, briefly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RBI
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      21A
      H Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ETA
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      22A
      Ed in “Elf” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ASNER
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      24A
      Student, in Strasbourg Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELEVE
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      26A
      The final kitchen device on a store’s shelves? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LASTTIMER
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      30A
      Pueblo people Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEWA
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      31A
      Summer Olympics athlete Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DIVER
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      32A
      “___ be an honor!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITD
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      33A
      Love, in Linz Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIEBE
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      35A
      Minnesota county Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITASCA
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      38A
      Not eating anything while covered from top to bottom? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BURKINIFAST
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      40A
      “Quit dreaming!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BEREAL
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      42A
      Ariana Grande’s “Thank ___” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UNEXT
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      43A
      Org. with osteopaths Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AMA
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      44A
      Paradises Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EDENS
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      46A
      Leftovers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REST
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      50A
      Side dish cooked in a garden plant’s leaves? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HOSTARICE
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      53A
      Like many NBA centers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LANKY
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      54A
      Is a bad loser, say Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SULKS
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      55A
      Brain check: Abbr. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EEG
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      57A
      Quart quarter Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CUP
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      58A
      Temple title Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RABBI
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      60A
      Elite soldier who’s feeling blue? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SADMARINE
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      63A
      Speedy Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FLEET
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      64A
      Biblical land Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EDOM
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      65A
      “My Way” writer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ANKA
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      66A
      “Young fella” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KIDDO
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      67A
      Go against Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DEFY
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      68A
      Rock cover Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MOSS
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      Down

      1D
      Knowledge for a select few Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SECRET
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      2D
      Left holding the bag Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIABLE
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      3D
      Publicly displayed Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONVIEW
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      4D
      Teeny-tiny Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WEE
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      5D
      Product review site Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CNET
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      6D
      1989 Tom Selleck/Paulina Porizkova rom-com Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HERALIBI
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      7D
      Green, Gore and more Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALS
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      8D
      “Oh, come on…” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PLEASE
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      9D
      Shelled out Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SPENT
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      10D
      Marisa with an Oscar Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOMEI
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      11D
      Overreacting, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALARMIST
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      12D
      Power through powder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SKI
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      13D
      “2001” computer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HAL
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      18D
      Neckline shape Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer VEE
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      23D
      States of conflict Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STRIFES
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      25D
      Worth Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer VALUE
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      27D
      Street in Manhattan’s Alphabet City Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AVENUEC
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      28D
      “The list goes on and on” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ETC
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      29D
      Nutritionist’s amt. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RDA
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      31D
      He shared a Nobel Prize with Mandela Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DEKLERK
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      34D
      Glass of NPR Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IRA
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      36D
      Bread for the Feds Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TAX
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      37D
      “Ad ___” (2019 Brad Pitt movie) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ASTRA
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      38D
      Posh place to dream Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BRASSBED
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      39D
      Sorely lacking Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INNEEDOF
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      40D
      Dickensian outburst Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BAH
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      41D
      Depressing music Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMO
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      45D
      Showed no respect for Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DISSED
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      47D
      Neighborhood near Bel Air Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ENCINO
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      48D
      Soundly defeats Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SKUNKS
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      49D
      Aggressive people Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TYPEAS
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      51D
      Rode a river Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TUBED
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      52D
      Colleague of Thomas Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALITO
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      53D
      Where business is taking off in NYC Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LGA
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      56D
      Outstanding Drama Series, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMMY
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      58D
      1960s atty. gen. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RFK
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      59D
      Ring great Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALI
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      61D
      Sports drink suffix Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADE
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      62D
      Zodiac animal Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RAM
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Left holding the bag” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated July 10 2026, the definitive 6-letter answer is: LIABLE.

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