Cry while pointing, perhaps

Latest answer — August 04, 2026

1 Across

4 Down

An outstretched finger and a sudden emotional outburst might go together in this demonstrative exclamation. 👉

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This clue's Tuesday, August 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Cry while pointing, perhaps
  2. 5"Walking ___ Dinosaurs" (2025 BBC miniseries)
  3. 6A lot more than once in a blue moon
  4. 8Frank narrative, in more ways than one
  5. 9Parks' partner, informally

Down

  1. 1Flat, in brief
  2. 2Audiophile's preference, maybe
  3. 3It may smell like a rose
  4. 4Cry while pointing, perhaps
  5. 7Where "Spider-Noir" is set, for short

The answer to “Cry while pointing, perhaps” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is THAT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 4, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include THERE. 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 while pointing, perhaps” answer

THAT (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as THERE

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Why the answer is THAT

An outstretched finger and a sudden emotional outburst might go together in this demonstrative exclamation. 👉

What does THAT mean?

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

(pronoun)

  • used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker
  • referring to a specific thing previously mentioned, known, or understood
  • used in singling out someone or something and ascribing a distinctive feature to them

Other answers for “Cry while pointing, perhaps”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cry while pointing, perhaps”?

The answer is THAT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 4, 2026. Other answers for this clue include THERE.

How many letters is the answer to “Cry while pointing, perhaps”?

4 letters: THAT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been THERE (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 4, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 4, 2026 → THERE.

Can “Cry while pointing, perhaps” have a different answer?

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

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

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the WaPo Mini answers page.

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