1893-97 vice president Stevenson

Latest answer — September 03, 2026

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ADLAI is the first name of Adlai E. Stevenson, who served as vice president of the United States from 1893 to 1897 under Grover Cleveland. The clue identifies him by his office and dates rather than by his full name.

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Nickname or title
A historical portrait of Adlai E. Stevenson, U.S. vice president from 1893 to 1897.

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This clue's Thursday, September 03, 2026 appearance

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Across

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  4. 7See 5-Across
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  1. 1Modern computers almost always have multiple ones
  2. 21893-97 vice president Stevenson
  3. 3Tries to avoid hitting an animal, perhaps
  4. 4Lentil sides?
  5. 5Short time of the 7-Across?

The answer to “1893-97 vice president Stevenson” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ADLAI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 3, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“1893-97 vice president Stevenson” answer

ADLAI (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “1893-97 vice president Stevenson”?

The answer is ADLAI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “1893-97 vice president Stevenson”?

5 letters: ADLAI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 3, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “1893-97 vice president Stevenson” have a different answer?

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