Creation of God in Genesis 2:22

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An artistic depiction of Eve being created from Adam, as described in Genesis.

Clue explained

In Genesis 2:22, God forms the first woman, Eve, from a rib taken from Adam. WOMAN is the singular noun describing that creation.

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  1. 1Creation of God in Genesis 2:22
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The answer to “Creation of God in Genesis 2:22” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is WOMAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 2, 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.

“Creation of God in Genesis 2:22” answer

WOMAN (5 letters)

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What does WOMAN mean?

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(noun)

  • an adult female human being

When else has “Creation of God in Genesis 2:22” appeared?

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October 2, 2026 (most recent) → WOMAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Creation of God in Genesis 2:22”?

The answer is WOMAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Creation of God in Genesis 2:22”?

5 letters: WOMAN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 2, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Creation of God in Genesis 2:22” have a different answer?

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