Gel-filled plants

Latest answer — July 17, 2026

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These succulent plants are known for their soothing properties! 🌿

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  1. 1Option for "recharging one's battery"
  2. 4Pots for arroz con pollo
  3. 7Place for an embarrassed person's foot?
  4. 8Jonathan whose last film was "Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids"
  5. 9Legal addendum?

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  1. 1With 3-Down, fake handle?
  2. 2Gel-filled plants
  3. 3See 1-Down
  4. 5Put a PIN in it
  5. 6Car one is proud of, affectionately

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  1. 1. Option for "recharging one's battery" — Answer: NAP. Hint: Sometimes a quick snooze can be just what you need to feel refreshed! 😴
  2. 4. Pots for arroz con pollo — Answer: OLLAS. Hint: These traditional cookware pieces are perfect for making your favorite rice dish! 🍲
  3. 7. Place for an embarrassed person's foot? — Answer: MOUTH. Hint: Think about where you might put your foot in a situation that leaves you red-faced! 😳
  4. 8. Jonathan whose last film was "Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids" — Answer: DEMME. Hint: This filmmaker is known for his documentaries and a famous horror film with a memorable villain! 🎬
  5. 9. Legal addendum? — Answer: ESE. Hint: This term often refers to an expression or phrase added at the end of a statement! 📜

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  1. 1. With 3-Down, fake handle? — Answer: NOMDE. Hint: Think of a name that's not your own, often used to keep things mysterious! 🕵️
  2. 2. Gel-filled plants — Answer: ALOES. Hint: These succulent plants are known for their soothing properties! 🌿
  3. 3. See 1-Down — Answer: PLUME. Hint: Think of a feather’s elegant display in the air! 🪶
  4. 5. Put a PIN in it — Answer: ATM. Hint: This place helps you access your funds when you need to withdraw cash! 💰
  5. 6. Car one is proud of, affectionately — Answer: SHE. Hint: Think of the person you cherish the most, often referred to in a tender way! 💖

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The answer to “Gel-filled plants” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ALOES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 17, 2026 at 2-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.

“Gel-filled plants” answer

ALOES (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ALOES

These succulent plants are known for their soothing properties! 🌿

When else has “Gel-filled plants” appeared?

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July 17, 2026 (most recent) → ALOES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Gel-filled plants”?

The answer is ALOES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gel-filled plants”?

5 letters: ALOES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 17, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “Gel-filled plants” have a different answer?

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