7-Across was one

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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NERO, the answer to 7-Across, was a RULER: specifically, he was Roman emperor from 54 to 68 CE. This is a cross-reference to the completed across entry.

Clue type:
Cross-reference
A statue or portrait representing the Roman emperor Nero

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This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1WWF/WWE show that's been running continuously since 1993, informally
  2. 4A sentimental person may turn to it
  3. 5Electric battery inventor
  4. 6Stave off
  5. 7Michael Sheen's role on "Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire"

Down

  1. 17-Across was one
  2. 2His signature expression is "Ruh-roh!"
  3. 3"Did you really just say that?!"
  4. 4It requires a change of address
  5. 54-Down facilitator

The answer to “7-Across was one” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is RULER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 1-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.

“7-Across was one” answer

RULER (5 letters)

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What does RULER mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of RULER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a person exercising government or dominion
  • a straight strip or cylinder of plastic, wood, metal, or other rigid material, typically marked at regular intervals and used to draw straight lines or measure distances

When else has “7-Across was one” appeared?

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August 24, 2026 (most recent) → RULER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “7-Across was one”?

The answer is RULER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “7-Across was one”?

5 letters: RULER.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “7-Across was one” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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