Like some crowds and forests

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A large crowd and a wide forest illustrating the adjective “large”

Clue explained

Crowds and forests can both be large when they cover a substantial area or contain many members or trees. “Some” makes this an adjective describing possible examples rather than every crowd or forest.

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This clue's Monday, September 28, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Like some crowds and forests
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The answer to “Like some crowds and forests” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is LARGE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 28, 2026 at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include DENSE. 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.

“Like some crowds and forests” answer

LARGE (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as DENSE

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What does LARGE mean?

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

(adjective)

  • of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
  • of wide range or scope

Other answers for “Like some crowds and forests”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Like some crowds and forests”?

The answer is LARGE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 28, 2026. Other answers for this clue include DENSE.

How many letters is the answer to “Like some crowds and forests”?

5 letters: LARGE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been DENSE (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 28, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 28, 2026 → DENSE.

Can “Like some crowds and forests” have a different answer?

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

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

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