First of two basic choices

Latest answer — July 20, 2026

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Consider what you might say when confronted with a decision! 🤔

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  1. 1Order in the court
  2. 5Reprimand in a movie theater
  3. 6Instruments in concerti
  4. 7They don't provide shade in a glade
  5. 8"Considerably so"

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  1. 1"___ She Goes" (2023 Bad Bunny hit)
  2. 2It may help you keep things straight
  3. 3Surname of the brothers who sang the hit "It's Your Thing"
  4. 4First of two basic choices
  5. 5Candy production of old?

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  1. 1. Order in the court — Answer: WRIT. Hint: A legal document that commands action is often the first step in a judicial case. ⚖️
  2. 5. Reprimand in a movie theater — Answer: SHUSH. Hint: When it gets too loud during the show, what might you say to quiet down the crowd? 🤫
  3. 6. Instruments in concerti — Answer: CELLI. Hint: Think of the deep, rich sound that adds harmony in orchestral performances! 🎻
  4. 7. They don't provide shade in a glade — Answer: TREES. Hint: Look for the tall, leafy friends that often stand in rows! 🌳
  5. 8. "Considerably so" — Answer: VERY. Hint: Think of a word that emphasizes a significant degree or amount! 🌟

Down

  1. 1. "___ She Goes" (2023 Bad Bunny hit) — Answer: WHERE. Hint: This word often leads you to a place or point, just like in a curious question! 🌍
  2. 2. It may help you keep things straight — Answer: RULER. Hint: This tool can help you draw a straight line or check measurements! 📏
  3. 3. Surname of the brothers who sang the hit "It's Your Thing" — Answer: ISLEY. Hint: Think of a famous family of musicians who made a splash in the 60s and beyond! 🎶
  4. 4. First of two basic choices — Answer: THIS. Hint: Consider what you might say when confronted with a decision! 🤔
  5. 5. Candy production of old? — Answer: SCTV. Hint: This classic comedy show is a sweet treat for fans of sketch humor! 🍬

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The answer to “First of two basic choices” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is THIS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 20, 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.

“First of two basic choices” answer

THIS (4 letters)

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Why the answer is THIS

Consider what you might say when confronted with a decision! 🤔

When else has “First of two basic choices” appeared?

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July 20, 2026 (most recent) → THIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “First of two basic choices”?

The answer is THIS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First of two basic choices”?

4 letters: THIS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 20, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “First of two basic choices” have a different answer?

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