Often-dreaded book review

Latest answer — July 25, 2026

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Think about an evaluation that can leave you feeling anxious! 📚

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  1. 1Garment ripping point, often
  2. 51,000 kilogrammes
  3. 6Often-dreaded book review
  4. 7Feature of a cavalier hat
  5. 8What may precede your request?

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  1. 1Charon ferries them to Hades
  2. 2Turn out
  3. 3Genre of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
  4. 4What gives you fare warning?
  5. 5Appetizer that might accompany cerveza

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  1. 1. Garment ripping point, often — Answer: SEAM. Hint: It's where two pieces come together, but watch out for the tear! 🧵
  2. 5. 1,000 kilogrammes — Answer: TONNE. Hint: This unit of weight is a metric measure that's often used for heavy loads! ⚖️
  3. 6. Often-dreaded book review — Answer: AUDIT. Hint: Think about an evaluation that can leave you feeling anxious! 📚
  4. 7. Feature of a cavalier hat — Answer: PLUME. Hint: Think of a fancy decoration that adds flair to a historical headpiece! 🎩
  5. 8. What may precede your request? — Answer: ASPER. Hint: Think about a polite phrase that might come before you ask for something! 🗣️

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  1. 1. Charon ferries them to Hades — Answer: SOULS. Hint: Think about what we all carry inside us and where they go after life ends. 👻
  2. 2. Turn out — Answer: ENDUP. Hint: When you see where things lead, you might be surprised at the final result! 🔄
  3. 3. Genre of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" — Answer: ANIME. Hint: This art form often features vibrant visuals and fantastical themes in Japanese storytelling! 🎨
  4. 4. What gives you fare warning? — Answer: METER. Hint: It's the device that keeps track of your costs on the road! 🚖
  5. 5. Appetizer that might accompany cerveza — Answer: TAPA. Hint: Think of a small dish enjoyed alongside your favorite drink! 🍻

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The answer to “Often-dreaded book review” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is AUDIT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 25, 2026 at 6-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.

“Often-dreaded book review” answer

AUDIT (5 letters)

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Why the answer is AUDIT

Think about an evaluation that can leave you feeling anxious! 📚

When else has “Often-dreaded book review” appeared?

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July 25, 2026 (most recent) → AUDIT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Often-dreaded book review”?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Often-dreaded book review”?

5 letters: AUDIT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 25, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Often-dreaded book review” 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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