Being overseas?

Latest answer — September 24, 2026

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An educational display featuring the French verb être.

Clue explained

ETRE is être, the French verb meaning “to be.” “Overseas” hints that the answer is a foreign-language form, and the omitted accent is a grid-friendly spelling.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 24, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Being overseas?” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ETRE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 24, 2026 at 8-Across. 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.

“Being overseas?” answer

ETRE (4 letters)

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When else has “Being overseas?” appeared?

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Being overseas?”?

The answer is ETRE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Being overseas?”?

4 letters: ETRE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 24, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Being overseas?” 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.

Where can I find the rest of today's WaPo Mini answers?

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