People in general

Latest answer — September 23, 2026

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Clue explained

“Folks” is an informal plural noun meaning people in general. It can also refer collectively to a group of people being addressed or discussed.

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Definition
A diverse group of people gathered together

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1They follow mis
  2. 4Come out of one's shell, maybe
  3. 5"Big Three" conference city of 1945
  4. 6Werner whose first name sounds like an award he was nominated for
  5. 7Setting of the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl"

Down

  1. 1People in general
  2. 24-Down fixture
  3. 3Sticker on a great spelling test, perhaps
  4. 4Holy Communion
  5. 5People in general

The answer to “People in general” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is FOLKS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 23, 2026 at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include YOU. 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.

“People in general” answer

FOLKS (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as YOU

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What does FOLKS mean?

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(noun)

  • people in general
  • folk music

Other answers for “People in general”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “People in general”?

The answer is FOLKS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 23, 2026. Other answers for this clue include YOU.

How many letters is the answer to “People in general”?

5 letters: FOLKS. Earlier fills for this clue have also been YOU (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 23, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 23, 2026 → YOU.

Can “People in general” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides FOLKS, The Washington Post Mini has also used YOU 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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