Crossword Clues Starting with J

38 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.

Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish

SUSHI (5)

Japanese animation, not a German name.

ANIME (5)

Juan, star outfielder starting for the NL in 2026

SOTO (4)

Jamaican sprinter who is the fastest man alive

BOLT (4)

Jason time zone from early November to mid-March

EST (3)

Juniper-flavored spirit essential for a classic highball

GIN (3)

Jewelry traditionally worn on the left hand's fourth finger.

RING (4)

Jannik ___, Italian defending his men's title in 2026. [1.2.9]

SINNER (6)

Jamaica's Prince Buster genre

SKA (3)

Jonathan who wrote of giants and tiny people

SWIFT (5)

John, the executive rumored to take the CEO reins next.

TERNUS (6)

J. Peterman catalog Masai footwear knockoff target

SANDAL (6)

John who was the master of the classic Western

FORD (4)

Joan, the distinctive voice behind the yodeling cowgirl.

CUSACK (6)

Jenner's shield, protects against a cruel vice.

VACCINE (7)

Junior, Rays youngster who showcased his power in the 2026 Derby

CAMINERO (8)

Japanese martial art sport

JUDO (4)

Jelly-like substance filling the inside of a cell

CYTOPLASM (9)

Joseph who flames on for the upcoming ensemble epic

QUINN (5)

Jordan wearing the 'C' for the Eastern Conference contenders

STAAL (5)

Japanese graphic novels read from right to left

MANGA (5)

Jeep's rugged off-roader with removable doors and a fold-down windshield

WRANGLER (8)

Job scheduler for automated tasks

CRON (4)

Joyful club for McKinley High misfits

GLEE (4)

Jewel of Muslim art in India, often paired with Mahal

TAJ (3)

Jakku scavenger who became the hero of the sequel trilogy

REY (3)

Jazz-pop sensation releasing a Madison Square Garden live LP for the 2026 holiday.

LAUFEY (6)

Joint connecting the upper and lower arm

ELBOW (5)

Jupiter had these of Jupiter in a 2001 Train song

DROPS (5)

Joe who provided the original illustrations for the Man of Steel

SHUSTER (7)

Jeff Bridges entered a deadly arcade game in this 1982 sci-fi flick

TRON (4)

Jessie Buckley stars in this 2026 film as a reanimated companion.

BRIDE (5)

June 21 was chosen for IDY because it marks the summer ___

SOLSTICE (8)

Jackal headed deity who presided over the embalming process

ANUBIS (6)

Japanese style of animation with a huge presence at the con

ANIME (5)

Jesus said I am the true one and you are the branches

VINE (4)

Joe Keery's musical moniker, rocking Golden Gate Park in 2026

DJO (3)

Jolly figure who might trade his heavy suit for board shorts.

SANTA (5)

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