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Act the wolf WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? L
2 ? E
3 ? E
4 ? R
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a gaze that might come from someone with ulterior motives.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The phrase 'act the wolf' suggests behaving in a predatory or lustful manner, akin to how a wolf might be portrayed in stories. '????' refers to looking at someone in a way that is suggestive or lascivious, fitting the idea of a wolfish gaze.

      Hint 4

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      Eye creepily, with "at", Bad look, Unpleasant look, Creepy look, Sleazy look

      WSJ Crossword September 19 2025 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Act the wolf Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEER
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      5A
      Nose of a ship Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PROW
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      9A
      Grouse or snipe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BIRD
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      13A
      “And let me add…” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALSO
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      14A
      Horny beast Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RHINO
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      15A
      Hell’s Kitchen, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AREA
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      16A
      Former life Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PAST
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      17A
      Not just willing Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAGER
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      18A
      Award presented in June Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TONY
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      19A
      Ended a fast Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATE
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      20A
      Sign at an ATM Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CASH
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      21A
      Trail markers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SCENTS
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      23A
      This is where you’ll find a hint (with 45-Across) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TENTHLETTERS
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      26A
      Mets or Jets Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEAM
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      27A
      Tempest-teapot link Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INA
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      28A
      Wiener wrapper Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BUN
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      31A
      Hula or hoop follower Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SKIRT
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      33A
      Enjoy oneself Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CELEBRATE
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      36A
      Teller of tales Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LIAR
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      37A
      Did farrier’s work Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHOED
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      38A
      Takes unfair advantage of Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer USES
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      39A
      Many Falcons fans Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATLANTANS
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      41A
      Top of a range Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CREST
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      42A
      Choice on a ballot option Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer YES
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      43A
      Overthrow, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERR
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      44A
      Rise suddenly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOAR
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      45A
      See the note at 23-Across Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FROMTHECLUES
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      50A
      Woman in charge Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MATRON
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      53A
      Two-bit writer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HACK
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      54A
      Columnist Hentoff Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NAT
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      55A
      Spiky plant Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALOE
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      56A
      Extremely haggard Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GAUNT
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      58A
      “Bus Stop” creator Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INGE
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      59A
      Pop music’s Turner Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TINA
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      60A
      Advances gradually Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EDGES
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      61A
      Feel the heat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MELT
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      62A
      Item on a to-do list Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TASK
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      64A
      Top corp. title Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PRES
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      Down

      1D
      Wash up against Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LAPAT
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      3D
      Sine qua nons Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ESSENTIALS
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      4D
      Disintegrate Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROT
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      5D
      Solid, gas, plasma or liquid Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PHASE
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      6D
      Appropriate Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RIGHT
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      7D
      What I can be Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONE
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      8D
      Declined in quality Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WORSENED
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      9D
      Kathy of “Titanic” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BATES
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      10D
      It’s a scorcher Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IRON
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      11D
      Monopoly payment Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RENT
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      12D
      Calendar units Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DAYS
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      14D
      Sphere of influence Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REALM
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      20D
      Informal discussion Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHAT
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      22D
      Lateral mover Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CRAB
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      24D
      Land in Rome Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TERRA
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      25D
      Floor decor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TILES
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      28D
      Person who’s homeward bound Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BASERUNNER
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      29D
      Beehive State natives Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UTES
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      30D
      Robin’s retreat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEST
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      31D
      Wow a comedy club audience Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLAY
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      32D
      High-flying toy Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer KITE
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      33D
      Bracelet bit Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHARM
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      34D
      Zillions of years Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EON
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      35D
      In the country Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RURAL
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      37D
      “The ballot is ___ than the bullet”: Lincoln Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STRONGER
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      40D
      Pupil of Seneca Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NERO
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      41D
      Barnyard strutter Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COCK
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      44D
      Sunnis or Shiites, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SECTS
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      45D
      Sideshow performer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FREAK
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      46D
      Some mob enforcers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer THUGS
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      47D
      BVD competitor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HANES
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      48D
      Postal service symbol Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAGLE
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      49D
      Doesn’t delete Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STETS
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      50D
      Damon with Golden Globes Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MATT
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      52D
      Hauling units Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TONS
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      57D
      Alarums and excursions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADO
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      58D
      Little rapscallion Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IMP
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Act the wolf” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 19 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: LEER.

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