Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series
Latest answer — July 28, 2026
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A classic rock voice from the Midwest took the mic before the first pitch in 2006 ⚾
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This clue's Tuesday, July 28, 2026 appearance
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- 1. In a crowd of — Answer: AMID. Hint: Right in the middle of the action, not off to the side 🙂
- 5. Fine-tuned — Answer: HONED. Hint: Sharpened to a very precise edge, like a skill or tool 🪒
- 7. Baker who sang before Game 2 of the 2006 World Series — Answer: ANITA. Hint: A soulful singer with a first name that sounds like a warm greeting. 🎤
- 8. Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series — Answer: SEGER. Hint: A classic rock voice from the Midwest took the mic before the first pitch in 2006 ⚾
- 9. Paramore lead guitarist Taylor ___ — Answer: YORK. Hint: A famous surname that pairs with the band’s guitarist and also sounds like a big city in England 🏙️
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- 1. They have their "moments" — Answer: AHAS. Hint: Little bursts of sudden realization, not long speeches 😊
- 2. You can take it to the bank — Answer: MONEY. Hint: The kind of thing that makes your wallet feel a little heavier 💰
- 3. "The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya — Answer: INIGO. Hint: A vengeance-driven fencing master from a beloved fairy-tale adventure 🎭
- 4. Put a damper on — Answer: DETER. Hint: To put the brakes on something before it gets going 🚫
- 6. ___ Ages — Answer: DARK. Hint: A gloomy stretch of history, not a bright one 🌑
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The answer to “Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is SEGER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 28, 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.
“Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series” answer
SEGER (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SEGER
A classic rock voice from the Midwest took the mic before the first pitch in 2006 ⚾
When else has “Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series” appeared?
The Washington Post Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
July 28, 2026 (most recent) → SEGER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More WaPo Mini answers for July 28, 2026
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Across
- 1. In a crowd of → AMID
- 5. Fine-tuned → HONED
- 7. Baker who sang before Game 2 of the 2006 World Series → ANITA
- 8. Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series → SEGER
- 9. Paramore lead guitarist Taylor ___ → YORK
Down
- 1. They have their "moments" → AHAS
- 2. You can take it to the bank → MONEY
- 3. "The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya → INIGO
- 4. Put a damper on → DETER
- 6. ___ Ages → DARK
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What is the answer to “Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series”?
The answer is SEGER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series”?
5 letters: SEGER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series” have a different answer?
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