Dog or devil descriptor

Latest answer — August 05, 2026

9 Across

Think of a crafty canine or mischievous fiend—what adjective fits both? 😈

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This clue's Wednesday, August 05, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1One of the "Taylor's Version" albums
  2. 4Bro in a sombrero, maybe
  3. 7One who handles something?
  4. 8Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey
  5. 9Dog or devil descriptor

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  1. 1What stars and stripes might represent
  2. 2Potential virus source
  3. 3How faint memories are recalled
  4. 5Pick up on
  5. 6System repair settings, in brief?

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Across

  1. 1. One of the "Taylor's Version" albums — Answer: RED. Hint: This re-recorded Taylor Swift album shares its name with a vivid primary color 🎵
  2. 4. Bro in a sombrero, maybe — Answer: AMIGO. Hint: Think of a friendly Spanish-speaking pal, perhaps at a fiesta 🎉
  3. 7. One who handles something? — Answer: NAMER. Hint: Think of someone who gives an object its identifying label 🏷️
  4. 8. Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey — Answer: KILTS. Hint: Think tartan, bagpipes, and a distinctive Scottish garment worn from the waist down. 🏴
  5. 9. Dog or devil descriptor — Answer: SLY. Hint: Think of a crafty canine or mischievous fiend—what adjective fits both? 😈

Down

  1. 1. What stars and stripes might represent — Answer: RANKS. Hint: Think of the levels that military insignia can indicate. 🎖️
  2. 2. Potential virus source — Answer: EMAIL. Hint: Be wary of unexpected messages carrying suspicious attachments or links. 📧
  3. 3. How faint memories are recalled — Answer: DIMLY. Hint: Think of recalling something in a hazy, barely clear way. 🫧
  4. 5. Pick up on — Answer: GET. Hint: Notice or understand what someone is implying. 👀
  5. 6. System repair settings, in brief? — Answer: ORS. Hint: These abbreviated options help restore a computer to working order. 🛠️

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The answer to “Dog or devil descriptor” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is SLY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 5, 2026 at 9-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.

“Dog or devil descriptor” answer

SLY (3 letters)

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Why the answer is SLY

Think of a crafty canine or mischievous fiend—what adjective fits both? 😈

When else has “Dog or devil descriptor” 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.

August 5, 2026 (most recent) → SLY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Dog or devil descriptor”?

The answer is SLY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dog or devil descriptor”?

3 letters: SLY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 5, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “Dog or devil descriptor” 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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