Concede

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One person giving another permission in a formal exchange.

Clue explained

GRANT is a verb meaning to concede, yield, or allow something. For example, a person may grant another person’s request.

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This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance

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Across

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  1. 1Concede
  2. 2Concede
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The answer to “Concede” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is GRANT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026 at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include AGREE. 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.

“Concede” answer

GRANT (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as AGREE

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What does GRANT mean?

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

(verb)

  • agree to give or allow (something requested) to
  • agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true

Other answers for “Concede”

The Washington Post Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides GRANT, it has also been AGREE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Concede”?

The answer is GRANT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026. Other answers for this clue include AGREE.

How many letters is the answer to “Concede”?

5 letters: GRANT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been AGREE (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 29, 2026 → AGREE.

Can “Concede” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides GRANT, The Washington Post Mini has also used AGREE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

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