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Present time, briefly WSJ Crossword Clue

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By Narcissa Kh /

Crossword Answer

1 ? B
2 ? D
3 ? A
4 ? Y
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a special annual event when gifts are expected, but keep it short.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ???? is an informal abbreviation for birthday, the anniversary of the day on which a person was born.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue 'Present time, briefly' refers to a time when you receive presents, which is your birthday. 'Briefly' indicates the use of an abbreviation or shortened form, hence '????' for 'birthday.'

      Hint 4

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      Yearly celebration, for short, Time to make a yearly wish, informally, Time to blow out the candles on a cake, informally

      WSJ Crossword April 10 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Couch potato’s opposite Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DOER
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      5A
      Worth taking pictures of Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SCENIC
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      11A
      Tips collector Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer JAR
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      14A
      “Never Tear Us Apart” band Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INXS
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      15A
      1983 James Michener novel Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POLAND
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      16A
      Soccer stadium shout Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OLE
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      17A
      Pious group Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SECT
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      18A
      Turkish inn Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IMARET
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      19A
      Mustard, e.g., for short Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COL
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      20A
      Fashionista Anna Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SUI
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      21A
      Like kimchi and olives Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BRINY
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      22A
      Best way to play an instrument Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONKEY
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      24A
      Superlative suffix Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EST
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      25A
      Prefix with pod Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DECA
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      26A
      1992 title role for Bridget Fonda, briefly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SWF
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      27A
      Fish often pan-fried Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEABASS
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      29A
      Mooring cost Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KEELAGE
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      33A
      Stocking stuffer, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOY
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      34A
      Surface-___ missiles Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOAIR
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      36A
      Do some tailoring Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEW
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      37A
      Drink Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SWIG
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      39A
      Clubs that let you take shots Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IRONS
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      40A
      High point Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ACME
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      41A
      “Busted!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OHO
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      42A
      They’re stacked in casinos Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHIPS
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      43A
      Seek damages from Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SUE
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      44A
      Afternoon luxury Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LONGNAP
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      46A
      John or James, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer APOSTLE
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      50A
      Normal: Abbr. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STD
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      51A
      “The Heat ___” (Glenn Frey song) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ISON
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      52A
      “Atonement” author McEwan Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IAN
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      53A
      Bruce Liu’s specialty Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PIANO
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      56A
      Puts in pawn Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HOCKS
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      57A
      King James, for 11 seasons Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CAV
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      58A
      Become less powerful Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EBB
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      61A
      Metric mass Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KILO
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      62A
      Shaving cream alternative Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GEL
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      63A
      Hostile feeling Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ENMITY
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      65A
      Messy room Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STY
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      66A
      Settles Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REPAYS
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      67A
      Dec. highlight Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer XMAS
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      Down

      1D
      Talks smack about Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DISSES
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      2D
      Like disposable items, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONEUSE
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      3D
      Thrilled state Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EXCITATION
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      4D
      U will often follow them Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RST
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      5D
      Church features Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SPIRES
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      6D
      Boxes containing balloons Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COMICSTRIP
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      7D
      Olympic bobsledder ___ Meyers Taylor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELANA
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      8D
      ___ a soul Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NARY
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      9D
      Ending for elephant Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INE
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      10D
      Stack with many numbers in it Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CDTOWER
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      11D
      Nerd’s counterpart Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer JOCK
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      12D
      Skin care component, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALOE
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      13D
      Count (on) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RELY
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      21D
      Present time, briefly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BDAY
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      23D
      Patriots’ org. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NFL
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      26D
      Cinco follower Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEIS
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      28D
      Where cranberries grow Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BOG
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      29D
      Frequent landing site for Taylor Swift’s plane Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KANSASCITY
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      30D
      Denial of pleasures Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ASCETICISM
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      31D
      Setting filler Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GEM
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      32D
      She sheep Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EWE
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      35D
      Alley-___ Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OOP
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      37D
      The sun, to Juan Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOL
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      38D
      “Do I know that person?” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHO
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      39D
      “___ no idea!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IHAD
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      40D
      Switz. neighbor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AUS
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      42D
      Canada’s tallest structure Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CNTOWER
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      43D
      Some scions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SONS
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      45D
      It shows old “Family Feud” episodes Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GSN
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      47D
      Coolers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POKEYS
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      49D
      Diplomatic group Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ENVOYS
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      51D
      Asia Minor region Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IONIA
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      53D
      Identifies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PEGS
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      54D
      “Yeah, tell me another story!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IBET
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      55D
      With great skill Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ABLY
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      56D
      Rope material Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HEMP
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      60D
      WSW opposite Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ENE
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      61D
      “Kid-tested” cereal Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KIX
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Present time, briefly” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated April 10 2026, the definitive 4-letter answer is: BDAY.

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