Cry that might make a boxer approach you
Latest answer — September 29, 2026
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Clue explained
COME is the imperative in a cry such as “Come!”—a challenge or invitation that could cause a boxer to approach an opponent. The clue uses the word as spoken dialogue rather than as a plain definition.
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This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Cry that might make a boxer approach you” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is COME — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026 at 4-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.
“Cry that might make a boxer approach you” answer
COME (4 letters)
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What does COME mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of COME is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker
- occur; happen; take place
- take or occupy a specified position in space, order, or priority
When else has “Cry that might make a boxer approach you” 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.
September 29, 2026 (most recent) → COME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cry that might make a boxer approach you”?
The answer is COME, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cry that might make a boxer approach you”?
4 letters: COME.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 29, 2026, at 4-Down.
Can “Cry that might make a boxer approach you” 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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