Likely gonna, more formally

Latest answer — September 25, 2026

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An educational illustration explaining the phrase “apt to” as meaning likely to.

Clue explained

APT TO means “likely to” or “inclined to,” a more formal alternative to saying someone is “gonna” do something. The grid omits the space.

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This clue's Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Likely gonna, more formally
  2. 6It's all in your head
  3. 7"Rocky" and "The Godfather," e.g.
  4. 8Favorite femme, perhaps
  5. 9Arthur of a sitcom with a next-door neighbor named Arthur

Down

  1. 1Britcom that featured Eddie and Pats
  2. 2With 4-Down, period that's irrelevant to Netflix
  3. 3She played Adrian in "Rocky" and Connie in "The Godfather"
  4. 4See 2-Down
  5. 5Switch sides?

The answer to “Likely gonna, more formally” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is APTTO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 25, 2026 at 1-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.

“Likely gonna, more formally” answer

APTTO (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Likely gonna, more formally”?

The answer is APTTO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Likely gonna, more formally”?

5 letters: APTTO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 25, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Likely gonna, more formally” 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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